Lebanon and Israel Extend Ceasefire for 45 Days Amidst Renewed Violence
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- Lebanon and Israel have extended their ceasefire for 45 days, brokered by the US State Department, despite ongoing violence.
- Further talks are scheduled for May and June.
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Lebanon and Israel have extended a ceasefire for 45 days, mediated by the US State Department. This extension comes despite a new flare-up in violence. The ceasefire was already extended and was due to expire on Sunday.
Lebanon and Israel on Friday extended a ceasefire for 45 days, despite a new flare-up in violence, the US State Department said after mediating talks.
“The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress,” State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said.
He said that the State Department would hold negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement on June 2 and 3, and that the Pentagon would bring together delegations from the countries’ militaries on May 29.
“We hope these discussions will advance lasting peace between the two countries, full recognition of each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and establishing genuine security along their shared border,” Pigott said.
The ceasefire, already extended, had been due to expire on Sunday.
The United States, Israel and Lebanon consider the ceasefire in effect despite continued violence, with Israel pounding targets in Lebanon again during the talks.
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Further progress towards a permanent political agreement.
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Offene Fragen
- What specific targets were hit during the renewed violence?
- What are the potential consequences of the continued violence on the peace talks?
- What are the specific military delegations that will attend the May 29th meeting?
- What are the key sticking points expected in the June political agreement negotiations?
