Posted on 05/15/2026 1:00:33 PM PDT by Texas Fossil
Following a third round of talks between Lebanon and Israel held Thursday and Friday in Washington, the United States said the ceasefire between the two sides has been extended and that separate security discussions will be launched later this month.
“The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress,” State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said in an X post following the talks.
The two sides will reconvene political talks on June 2 and June 3, Pigott said.
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45 day extension? Trump thinks we are close to a cease fire. Israel may not yet. Israel will not quit fighting terrorists if this is basically surrender.
Tommy Pigott @statedeptspox (May 15, 2026)
https://x.com/statedeptspox/status/2055349600211312889
On May 14 and 15, the United States hosted two days of highly-productive talks between Israel and Lebanon. The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress.
The State Department will reconvene the political track of negotiations on June 2 and June 3.
In addition, a security track will be launched at the Pentagon on May 29 with military delegations from both countries.
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.
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