Washington: Israel, Lebanon Agree to Extend Ceasefire for Additional 45 Days

The United States Department of State announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire arrangement for an additional 45 days, in a move aimed at sustaining diplomatic momentum and regional stability.

Speaking on the development, State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the ceasefire, set to be extended on April 16, would remain in effect for another 45 days “to allow further progress to be achieved.”

The U.S. administration described the Israeli-Lebanese talks held in Washington on Thursday and Friday as “highly productive,” noting that both sides are scheduled to resume negotiations on June 2 and 3.

In parallel, a separate “security track” is expected to be launched at the Pentagon on May 29, with military delegations from both countries set to participate as part of broader efforts to reinforce border security and de-escalation mechanisms.

Pigott expressed hope that the ongoing discussions would pave the way for a lasting peace agreement between the two countries, emphasizing mutual recognition of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the establishment of “real security” along their shared border.

The renewed diplomatic push comes amid continued international efforts to prevent further escalation along the Israeli-Lebanese frontier and to strengthen mechanisms for long-term regional stability.