Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 45 days, U.S. State Dept says

Smoke rises behind buildings following an Israeli airstrike in the southern city of Tyre on May 15, 2026. Kawant Haju | Afp | Getty Images Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire U.S. President Donald Trump declared on April 16, the U.S. State Department said on Friday. "The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress," State Department spokesman Tommy Piggott said. …