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Israel and Lebanon Extend Ceasefire by 45 Days

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Washington, May 16 (IANS) Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of their ceasefire that took effect last month, a spokesperson for the US State Department has said. “The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress,” State Department spokesman Tommy Piggott said on X on Friday (local time).Israel and Lebanon will resume political negotiations at the US State Department on June 2-3, while their military delegates are set to launch paralle…