US State Department announced an agreement between Lebanon and Israel for a 45-day ceasefire extension following two days of talks in Washington.
Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a 45-day extension of the ceasefire, the US State Department announced, following two days of talks in Washington . Envoys from Israel and Lebanon 's government met for two days in Washington and said they would extend the ceasefire that was set to expire Sunday.
The cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress. The State Department will hold negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement on June 2 and 3, and the Pentagon will bring together delegations from the countries' militaries on May 29
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