April 23, 2026, Washington DC - In a televised address featuring Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the respective ambassadors from both nations, President Trump announced that Lebanon and Israel had agreed to a three-week extension of the ceasefire. This crucial extension was secured by the administration to maintain the fragile diplomatic momentum and provide negotiators the necessary time to outline broader understandings around border security, reciprocal de-escalation, and long-term stability.