The US says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire for 45 days. The truce reduces the volume of fighting, but violations are commonplace

The United States on Thursday pushed to extend a fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire ahead of its Sunday expiry, as President Donald Trump voiced optimism over China’s efforts on…

Lebanon and Israel agreed on Friday to extend a ceasefire by 45 days despite a new flare-up in violence, the US State Department said after mediating talks in Washington.

Israel, Lebanon say extending ceasefire despite new strikes