Israel and Lebanon Agree to 45-Day Ceasefire Extension

Last Updated: May 16, 2026

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for an additional 45 days, a breakthrough reached after two days of negotiations in Washington. Further security talks have been scheduled for May 29 at the Pentagon. This development occurs amid ongoing violence, including an Israeli airstrike in Gaza that killed seven people. The Israeli military also claimed to have killed a senior Hamas commander, a claim that Hamas has not yet confirmed.

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Updated: 3:48 AM PKT — May 16, 2026

The civilian vehicle struck by Israeli forces in Southern Lebanon was reportedly an ambulance. In response to the attack, Lebanese officials have condemned the incident as a serious crime against humanity.

Updated: 3:22 AM PKT — May 16, 2026

The upcoming security negotiations, scheduled for May 29th at the Pentagon, will focus on discussing the implementation and specific details of the ceasefire. This clarification on the agenda for the talks was part of the agreement reached between the two sides.

Updated: 2:40 AM PKT — May 16, 2026

Despite the ceasefire extension, Israeli aggression has reportedly continued in Southern Lebanon. An Israeli bombardment on a civilian vehicle killed three paramedics and left a fourth person seriously injured.

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