Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 45 days for continued talks

Published May 15, 2026 3:53pm ET | Updated May 15, 2026 3:53pm ET



The fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire was extended by another 45 days, despite repeated violations by Hezbollah and the Israel Defense Forces.

The United States brokered a ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese government, but Hezbollah wasn’t a part of the talks and didn’t indicate it would abide by the move. Hezbollah has continued attacking IDF soldiers and vehicles, while Israel has responded with targeted strikes in Lebanon against Hezbollah fighters, leaders, and infrastructure.

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