Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of their ceasefire following productive negotiations in Washington, D.C. The announcement was made by the US State Department, which highlighted the discussions' potential to foster lasting peace between the two nations. The ceasefire was initially set to expire on Sunday, but the extension aims to enhance security along their shared border. US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott expressed hope that further talks would take place on June 2-3, focusing on mutual recognition of sovereignty and territorial integrity. However, tensions remain high, as the Israeli military reported conducting strikes on Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon shortly before the ceasefire extension was announced. These strikes, which were in response to hostile aircraft alerts and launches from Lebanon, resulted in significant casualties, with nearly 40 people injured according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Among the damaged facilities was a primary healthcare center, which was reported to be “levelled,” injuring six medical staff members at the nearby Hiram hospital.