Middle East war live: Israel, Lebanon extend shaky ceasefire
Summary
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire for 45 more days and to hold talks toward a political agreement, announced by the US after meetings in Washington. Despite the ceasefire extension, some fighting and strikes have continued, and the UAE stated its military actions are defensive measures to protect its country.Key Facts
- Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire, which was set to expire on Sunday, by 45 days.
- The ceasefire started on April 17 but did not fully stop fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
- Israeli and Lebanese negotiators met for two days in Washington to discuss the extension and future talks.
- Expanded political talks are planned for June 2 and 3 to seek a lasting peace agreement.
- Military delegations from Israel and Lebanon will meet on May 29 for further discussions.
- Lebanon hopes the ceasefire extension will provide critical relief and move toward stability for its people.
- The UAE said all of its recent military actions were defensive, aiming to protect its sovereignty, people, and key infrastructure.
- The UAE’s statement followed reports about secret military operations on Iran, but the UAE did not directly address these reports.
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