Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended for another 45 days after Washington talks

Amid the tense situation in the Middle East, Israel and Lebanon have decided to extend the ceasefire for another 45 days. The decision was announced after two days of talks between representatives of the two countries in Washington.

US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said on social media that the talks were fruitful and the previously announced ceasefire has been extended.

The conflict began after the start of an Israeli military operation in southern Lebanon. Israel claimed that it was necessary to conduct an operation against Hezbollah, which is considered a threat to the country's security.

After several weeks of conflict, a ceasefire brokered by the United States took effect in April. Since then, the situation in the region has calmed down somewhat, but isolated attacks have not completely stopped.

According to reports, the conflict has killed a large number of people and displaced millions. Many families in the southern region have been forced to leave their homes in search of safe haven.

This meeting in Washington is also considered important from a diplomatic perspective. Because after many years, high-level representatives of the two countries are sitting at the same negotiating table. It is known that US security and military officials also participated in the discussions.

Meanwhile, it is believed that border security and a possible new security structure may be discussed in the upcoming meeting. Those concerned hope that these initiatives will further strengthen the path to establishing lasting peace in the future.