Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend the ceasefire for 45 days.

Israel and Lebanon decided on Friday to extend the existing ceasefire by 45 days, which was established to reduce the intensity of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The agreement was reached following negotiations facilitated by Washington and was scheduled to expire on Sunday. The spokesperson for the State Department, Tommy Pigott, announced that the discussions were very productive, and both delegations issued positive statements, marking a significant moment in the diplomatic relations between the two countries. The conflict has recently escalated, and the ceasefire was initiated by American President Donald Trump.

Negotiations continue on two levels, aiming to advance towards a lasting peace and recognition of sovereignty. Lebanon participates in the negotiations despite Hezbollah's objections, while Israel conditions any agreement on the disarmament of the militant group. The regional context is complicated, with Iran having specific conditions for ending the conflict with the U.S.