Israel and Lebanon Agree to 45-Day Ceasefire Extension
Summary
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for another 45 days following US-facilitated talks in Washington, with further political and security discussions planned.
Key Points
- Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend the ceasefire for 45 days following peace talks in Washington.
- A "security track" involving officials from both countries is set to start at the Pentagon on May 29.
- The ceasefire extension follows recent deadly attacks, including Israeli strikes that killed seven people in southern Lebanon.
- Hezbollah reportedly carried out 17 operations against Israeli military targets amid ongoing peace efforts.