Middle East war live: Second French peacekeeper dies after weekend ambush in Lebanon, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on X Wednesday the death of a second French peacekeeper who was killed in an ambush in Lebanon on Sunday. Earlier, Beirut said it will ask for a one-month ceasefire extension in its talks with Israel in Washington on Thursday. It comes as US President Donald Trump announced the US was extending its ceasefire with Tehran. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. 

Apr 22, 2026 - 13:00
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Middle East war live: Second French peacekeeper dies after weekend ambush in Lebanon, Macron says
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on X Wednesday the death of a second French peacekeeper who was killed in an ambush in Lebanon on Sunday. Earlier, Beirut said it will ask for a one-month ceasefire extension in its talks with Israel in Washington on Thursday. It comes as US President Donald Trump announced the US was extending its ceasefire with Tehran. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. 

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