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Lebanon and Israel extend ceasefire for 45 days amid new strikes

Lebanon and Israel have agreed to extend a ceasefire for 45 days, with further negotiations planned to reach a permanent political agreement. The US State Department announced the extension following two days of talks in Washington. Despite the ceasefire, Israel has conducted new strikes, which it states are not covered by the truce, and continues to engage with Hezbollah. AI

RANK_REASON Significant diplomatic development involving a ceasefire extension and planned political negotiations between two nations. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Lebanon and Israel extend ceasefire for 45 days amid new strikes

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Lebanon and Israel extend ceasefire for 45 days

    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 …