Secretary-General Welcomes Three-Week Extension of Lebanon-Israel Cessation of Hostilities
Summary
The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of 23 April 2026 regarding a three-week extension to the cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel, facilitated by the United States. The statement urges all actors to fully respect the cessation, comply with international humanitarian law, calls on Hizbullah to abide by Lebanese government decisions on state authority over arms, and calls on Israel to withdraw from north of the Blue Line in respect of Lebanese sovereignty. The UN reaffirms support for Security Council resolution 1701 (2006) as the framework for reinforcing the cessation.
“The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of 23 April regarding a three-week extension to the cessation of hostilities arrangement to enable dialogue between Lebanon and Israel, as was initially announced on 16 April 2026 and commends the role of the United States in facilitating the extension.”
About this source
GovPing monitors UN Secretary-General Statements for new government & legislation regulatory changes. Every update since tracking began is archived, classified, and available as free RSS or email alerts — 8 changes logged to date.
What changed
The UN Secretary-General issued a statement welcoming the extension of the cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel for an additional three weeks, building on the initial announcement of 16 April 2026. The statement commends the United States for its facilitative role and reaffirms the UN's commitment to supporting diplomatic efforts toward a lasting peace.
This statement has no direct regulatory or compliance implications for businesses. It is a diplomatic communication urging political actors to respect the ceasefire and international humanitarian law. Companies operating in or adjacent to the region should monitor the situation for potential impacts on logistics, travel, or commercial activities along the Blue Line area.
Archived snapshot
Apr 25, 2026GovPing captured this document from the original source. If the source has since changed or been removed, this is the text as it existed at that time.
24 April 2026
New York UN
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – regarding the extension of the cessation of hostilities
Statements | Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Delivered by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of 23 April regarding a three-week extension to the cessation of hostilities arrangement to enable dialogue between Lebanon and Israel, as was initially announced on 16 April 2026 and commends the role of the United States in facilitating the extension. He reaffirms the support of the United Nations to all efforts to end hostilities and alleviate the suffering of communities on both sides of the Blue Line.
He urges all actors to fully respect the cessation of hostilities, to cease any further attacks, and to comply with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, at all times. He reiterates his call on Hizbullah and other non-State actors to abide by the decisions of the Government of Lebanon to extend its authority throughout its territory and to advance the exclusive control of arms by the State. He also calls on Israel to withdraw completely from north of the Blue Line, in full respect for Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity. The United Nations is committed to supporting all diplomatic efforts in reinforcing the cessation of hostilities and the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006).
The Secretary-General further hopes that this agreement will contribute to ongoing efforts toward a lasting and comprehensive peace in the region.
Statements on 24 April 2026
Statements on 24 April 2026
- Secretary-General's message to the Founding Committee for an International Panel on Inequality
- Secretary-General's remarks to the Informal Meeting of the General Assembly Plenary on the Implementation of the Pact for the Future
- Secretary-General's remarks to the Commemorative Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in Observance of the 40th Anniversary of the Chornobyl Disaster
- Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the death of a peacekeeper in Lebanon
Share
Related changes
Get daily alerts for UN Secretary-General Statements
Daily digest delivered to your inbox.
Free. Unsubscribe anytime.
About this page
Every important government, regulator, and court update from around the world. One place. Real-time. Free. Our mission
Source document text, dates, docket IDs, and authority are extracted directly from UN.
The summary, classification, recommended actions, deadlines, and penalty information are AI-generated from the original text and may contain errors. Always verify against the source document.
Classification
Who this affects
Taxonomy
Browse Categories
Get alerts for this source
We'll email you when UN Secretary-General Statements publishes new changes.
Subscribed!
Optional. Filters your digest to exactly the updates that matter to you.