(2026-05-15). Israel, Lebanon say extending ceasefire despite new strikes. al-monitor.com Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire and hold new talks on a political settlement, the United States announced Friday, even as Israel carried out new strikes that it insists are not subject to the truce.Israel has been pounding Lebanon and invaded its south in response to fire from Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Shia movement that is not part of the ceasefire diplomacy.Envoys from Israel and Lebanon's government, which has struggled to restrain Hezbollah, met for two days in Washington and said they would extend the ceasefire that was set to expire Sunday.
(2026-05-15). Lebanon, Israel agree 45-day ceasefire extension in Washington. newarab.com 
(2026-05-15). Lebanon and Israel extend ceasefire despite new strikes. scmp.com Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire and hold new talks on a political settlement, the US announced on Friday, even as Israel carried out new strikes that it insists are not subject to the truce. | Israel has been pounding Lebanon and invaded its south in response to fire from Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Shia movement that is not part of the ceasefire diplomacy.
(2026-05-15). Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 45 days, US State Dept says. tribune.com.pk 
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire declared by United States President Donald Trump on April 16 by another 45 days, the US 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. | The State Department described Israel-Lebanon talks held in Washington on Thursday and Friday as "highly productive" and said negotiations would resume on June 2 and June 3. | Read More: Israeli minister announces illegal settlement plans in Lebanon, displacements in Gaza, West Bank | The talks…