Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire 45 days while US talks pivot to security and politics tracks

A Pentagon security track starts May 29

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by 45 days after two days of negotiations in Washington, where US facilitation helped both sides lock in more talks. The extension, announced by the US State Department, keeps hostilities paused in southern Lebanon as the April 16 cessation was set to expire. Officials say discussions aim to progress beyond decades of tension: a new Pentagon-led security track begins May 29, while political negotiations are set for June 2–3.