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Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 45 days, US State Dept says

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An Israeli military vehicle operates in Lebanon by the Israeli‑Lebanese border, as seen from northern Israel, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Shir Torem
An Israeli military vehicle operates in Lebanon by the Israeli‑Lebanese border, as seen from northern Israel, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Shir Torem Shir Torem Reuters

WASHINGTON - Israel and Lebanon have agreed a 45-day extension to a cessation of hostilities to enable further progress, the U.S. State Department said on Friday.

(Reporting by Bhargav Acharya, Katharine Jackson; editing by Michelle Nichols )

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This story was originally published May 15, 2026 at 11:20 AM.

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