Middle East war live: Israel, Lebanon extend shaky ceasefire
Key takeaways
- Issued on: 16/05/2026 - 07:01Modified: 16/05/2026 - 07:08
- The April 17 ceasefire, which did not end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, will be extended for 45 days, said the US.
- The statement came after the Wall Street Journal published a story on Monday saying that the UAE carried out military operations on Iran in early April.
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Issued on: 16/05/2026 - 07:01Modified: 16/05/2026 - 07:08
By: FRANCE 24 File photo of displaced people who fled Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon sit outside shelter tents in Beirut, April 24, 2026. © Bilal Hussein, AP Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire, which was set to expire Sunday, and to hold expanded talks on a political settlement, the US announced after two days of talks in Washington. The April 17 ceasefire, which did not end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, will be extended for 45 days, said the US. Follow our live coverage for all the latest updates.
The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday that all actions taken by the Gulf country came within its framework of defensive measures aimed at protecting its sovereignty, civilians, and vital infrastructure, according to a statement by its foreign ministry.