Israel, Lebanon extending ceasefire, US says, despite new Israeli strikes

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Israel, Lebanon extending ceasefire, US says, despite new Israeli strikes Middle East

Issued on: 16/05/2026 - 08:25

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Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire and hold expanded talks on a political settlement, the US announced days before the April 17 ceasefire was set to expire. The announcement came even as Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon that it insists are not subject to the truce. Israel has been pounding Lebanon and invaded its south in response to fire from Hezbollah since early March.

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