Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by 45 days following negotiations in Washington DC, according to the US State Department. The talks come amid continued cross-border exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah despite the truce announced by US President Donald Trump on 16 April 2026.
US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said further political negotiations would resume in June, while a separate security dialogue involving military delegations is scheduled at the Pentagon on 29 May.
Israel’s Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, described the discussions as “frank and constructive”.
- Lebanon says more than one million people have been displaced since the conflict escalated in March.
- Lebanese authorities report at least 2,896 deaths since fighting intensified.
- Israeli authorities say 18 soldiers and four civilians have been killed during the conflict.
ℹ️ BBC News
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