The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was extended for 45 days on Friday.

Omissions

• The MEP did not specify that the extension was brokered by the United States following direct talks in Washington, nor that the original ceasefire dated from 16 April 2026. These omissions do not distort the factual accuracy of the claim.

Sources

• SecondaryReutersIsrael and Lebanon agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire that has tamped down the conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, the U.S. State Department said on Friday. "The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress," State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said.
• SecondaryThe GuardianIsrael and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of their ceasefire after another round of talks in Washington, the US state department has said.
• SecondaryCNBCIsrael and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 45 days, U.S. State Dept says. Published Fri, May 15 2026 2:29 PM EDT. "The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress," State Department spokesman Tommy Piggott said.
• SecondaryAl JazeeraIsrael and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire that was due to expire on Sunday by 45 days, the US said, after direct talks in Washington.