The US announced an extension of the ceasefire and expanded talks between Israel and Lebanon for a political settlement. This follows new Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, which Israel states are not subject to the truce.

Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire and hold expanded talks on a political settlement, the US announced days before the April 17 ceasefire was set to expire. The announcement came even as Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon that it insists are not subject to the truce. Israel has been pounding Lebanon and invaded its south in response to fire from Hezbollah since early March.