Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire for 45 days (opens in new tab)

Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a U.S.-mediated ceasefire by 45 days after two days of talks in Washington, the U.S. State Department said Friday. The April 16 cessation of hostilities, announced by President Trump and due to expire Sunday, will remain in effect as negotiations continue, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said. The State Department said political negotiations aimed at a permanent agreement are scheduled for June 2-3, and the Pentagon will convene military delegations...