The U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, initially set to expire Sunday, has been extended by an additional 45 days, the U.S. State Department announced on Friday after two days of talks between Israeli and Lebanese delegations concluded.
The extension aims to maintain stability along the border, though reports indicate that strikes have continued in some areas. The State Department statement did not specify the exact number of violations but urged both sides to adhere to the terms.
The original ceasefire, which took effect in late 2024, had been fragile, with periodic exchanges of fire. The new agreement includes provisions for monitoring mechanisms and de-escalation protocols.
Neither Israeli nor Lebanese officials have publicly commented on the extension details. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has been called upon to assist in maintaining the truce.
