Lebanon and Israel extend ceasefire for 45 days

AF Agence France-PresseSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-15 · 19:08 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Lebanon and Israel have extended a ceasefire for 45 days following mediated talks by the US State Department. This extension, effective from April 16, aims to allow for further progress towards a resolution. Despite a recent increase in violence, the agreement was reached. The US State Department announced it will host negotiations for a permanent political agreement on June 2 and 3. Additionally, the Pentagon will convene military delegations from both countries on May 29.

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The Pentagon will bring together delegations from the countries’ militaries on May 29.

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The State Department will hold negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement on June 2 and 3.

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The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress.

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Lebanon and Israel extended a ceasefire for 45 days.

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Lebanon and Israel on Friday extended a ceasefire for 45 days, despite a new flare-up in violence, the US State Department said after mediating talks.“The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress,” State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said.He said that the State Department would hold negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement on June 2 and 3, and that the Pentagon would bring together delegations from the countries’ militaries on May 29.

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