Lebanon and Israel extend ceasefire for 45 days

All three of the standing officials wear smiles of various sizes, and Issa brandishes a hat toward Trump, apparently eagerly awaiting his approaval.

US State Department would hold negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement on June 2 and 3, and that the Pentagon would bring together delegations from the countries' militaries on May 29

U.N. Pins Hopes on Washington Talks to End Lebanon Fighting

Both delegations, including each country’s ambassador to the United States, arrived at the State Department on Friday morning for the continued discussions, the third round of direct negotiations between the two sides this year.