Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days as Washington talks conclude

Jerusalem [Israel], May 16: Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire that has tamped down the conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as two days of talks facilitated by Washington concluded on Friday with an agreement to hold further meetings in the coming weeks.

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