Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 45 days, U.S. State Dept says
U.S.-mediated talks also set a new security track and follow-up negotiations as both sides continue to trade strikes, officials said.
- On Friday, Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by 45 days following two days of US-mediated talks in Washington, US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott announced.
- The truce, originally established April 16, was set to expire Sunday, prompting high-level Washington meetings aimed at reducing violence and establishing a path for long-term stability.
- Despite the ceasefire extension, Israeli strikes continued near the coastal city of Tyre, where Lebanon's health ministry reported nearly 40 people wounded and significant damage to medical facilities.
- US officials announced a two-track negotiation schedule: a Pentagon-run security track launching May 29 and political talks reconvening June 2–3 to address border security and sovereignty.
- Although the Lebanese delegation seeks a lasting peace agreement, Hezbollah remains outside the diplomatic process and has rejected direct talks with Israel, complicating resolution efforts.
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UN chief welcomes extension of Lebanon-Israel ceasefire
UN chief welcomes 45-day extension of Lebanon-Israel ceasefire
New York, May 17 (SANA) U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the extension of the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel for an additional 45 days, urging all parties to respect the cessation of hostilities and adhere to international law. According to a statement issued Saturday evening by the spokesperson for the U.N. secretary-general, Guterres called on all sides to “fully respect the cessation of hostilities, halt attacks, and co…
UN chief welcomes Lebanon ceasefire extension amid ongoing attacks
UN chief welcomes Lebanon ceasefire extension amid ongoing attacks UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the extension of the ceasefire in Lebanon following the latest round of US-mediated talks in Washington, DC. “The secretary-general welcomes the announcement of a 45-day extension of the cessation of hostilities, which followed talks between Israel and Lebanon facilitated by the United States,” his office said in a statement. “H…
Despite the ceasefire, Israel and Hezbollah continue to attack. Negotiators want to use the extended pause for new peace talks.
Amid rising tensions between Israel and Lebanon, the two countries have agreed to extend the ceasefire for 45 days following crucial US-brokered talks in Washington. This ceasefire is part of efforts to reduce tensions and maintain peace in the region. This decisive step is expected to provide some relief to the ongoing conflict between the two countries.
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