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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended, says US State Department
Key takeaways
- Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott announced in a statement on Friday afternoon that U.S.
- The initial 10-day agreement, which began on April 16, was previously extended to May 14.
- Pigott said the State Department will reconvene on June 2 and June 3 to continue negotiations.
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Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott announced in a statement on Friday afternoon that U.S. officials hosted highly-productive talks between diplomats from each nation on Thursday and Friday to renew this halt in fighting.
The initial 10-day agreement, which began on April 16, was previously extended to May 14. The two countries agreed to halt fighting during the ceasefire period between the U.S. and Iran. Israel is allied with the U.S., and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah supports Iran in this conflict.
Pigott said the State Department will reconvene on June 2 and June 3 to continue negotiations.
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