Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended, says US State Department 

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension to a temporary ceasefire agreement between the two countries amid the Iran war, according to the State Department. 

Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott announced in a statement on Friday afternoon that U.S. officials hosted “highly-productive” talks between diplomats from each nation on Thursday and Friday to renew this halt in fighting. 

The initial 10-day agreement, which began on April 16, was previously extended to Thursday. The two countries agreed to halt fighting during the ceasefire period between the U.S. and Iran. Israel is allied with the U.S., and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah supports Iran in this conflict. 

Pigott said the State Department will “reconvene” from June 2-3 to continue negotiations. 

Additionally, the spokesperson said the Pentagon will host a security track with military........

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