Lebanon and Israel Extend Ceasefire by 45 Days Amid New Strikes
On Friday, the US revealed that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to prolong their ceasefire for an additional 45 days and engage in new discussions regarding a political resolution. Despite this, Israel has conducted further strikes, claiming they are not bound by the ceasefire. According to Tommy Pigott, a spokesman for the US State Department, the current halt in hostilities, set to end on Sunday, will be extended to facilitate ongoing negotiations. The State Department plans to host talks for a permanent political settlement on June 2 and 3, while military delegations from both nations will meet on May 29. Meanwhile, Lebanon's government faces challenges in controlling Hezbollah, which is not involved in the ceasefire discussions.
Key facts
- Ceasefire extended by 45 days
- US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott announced the extension
- Negotiations for permanent political agreement set for June 2-3
- Pentagon meeting on May 29 with military delegations
- Israel carried out new strikes not subject to truce
- Hezbollah is not part of ceasefire diplomacy
- US attacked Iran with Israel on February 28
- US voiced unease about Israeli troops in southern Lebanon
Entities
Institutions
- US State Department
- Pentagon
- Hezbollah
- Lebanon's government
- Israel's government
Locations
- Lebanon
- Israel
- Washington
- Iran
- Tyre
- Southern Lebanon