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Friday, April 24, 2026 UN News The United States has announced that the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire will be extended by three weeks following talks in Washington, offering a potential pause in hostilities. Meanwhile, humanitarian concerns persist across the region, including in Gaza and Iran. Stay with us for live updates.
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<p><a href="https://www.globalissues.org/news/2026/04/24/42865">MIDDLE EAST LIVE 24 April: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended as humanitarian concerns persist</a>, <cite>Inter Press Service</cite>, Friday, April 24, 2026 (posted by Global Issues)</p>… to produce this:
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 24 April: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended as humanitarian concerns persist , Inter Press Service , Friday, April 24, 2026 (posted by Global Issues)
