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Israel and Lebanon agree to 45-day ceasefire extension amid ongoing conflict

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for an additional 45 days, following productive peace talks in Washington. A security track involving officials from both nations is set to commence at the Pentagon on May 29, aiming to advance lasting peace and border security.

  • Political negotiations are scheduled to continue on June 2 and 3.
  • The ceasefire extension follows recent Israeli attacks in South Lebanon that killed seven people.
  • Since March 2, a total of 2,951 people have been killed in Israeli attacks, according to Lebanon's health ministry.
  • Hezbollah conducted 17 operations targeting Israeli military positions and vehicles in southern Lebanon on Wednesday.
  • The Israel Defense Forces reported launching an interceptor towards a suspicious aerial target.

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