Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 45 days: US State Dept

Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend the ceasefire by 45 days and hold further talks on a political settlement, facilitated by US President Trump, with negotiations set to resume on June 2nd and 3rd. This agreement followed Israel’s intensified air attacks and ground invasion in Lebanon after Hezbollah’s missile attacks. The United States continues to support Israel while expressing concern about Israeli incursions into southern Lebanon.