[U.S. State Department: Ceasefire Agreement Between Israel and Lebanon to Be Extended by 45 Days] According to a report by Golden Finance, on May 16, local time May 15, the U.S. State Department announced that the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by 45 days to allow more time for subsequent negotiations and progress. The U.S. State Department will reconvene political negotiations on June 2 and June 3.