Israel and Lebanon agree to extend their ceasefire for 45 days, the US State Department says. The extension follows a round of talks in Washington between Israeli and Lebanese delegations, held for two days and described by the US as “productive.” The ceasefire had been set to end on Sunday, after President Donald Trump declared a cessation of hostilities on April 16.

US officials say the 45-day extension is intended to allow further progress toward a political settlement and more discussions on next steps. The State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott says the April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days and that additional negotiations are expected to take place on June 2 and 3.

Multiple outlets report that violations and new incidents occur even with the truce in place, particularly in southern Lebanon, where fighting volume is reportedly lower than before. Some reporting also notes that Israel carries out strikes during the period, while asserting they are not covered by the ceasefire terms. The agreement includes continued efforts toward security arrangements along their shared border.