US extends Israel-Lebanon ceasefire by 45 days after Washington talks

The United States has extended the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon by 45 days, with political negotiations set to resume on June 2 and a separate security track launching at the Pentagon on May 29. This extension aims to facilitate further diplomatic progress despite ongoing Israeli military operations in Lebanon. Both sides are aiming for mutual recognition of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and genuine security along their shared border.