Does the extension of the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel pave the way toward lasting stability?

The Lebanese negotiating delegation in Washington announced that extending the ceasefire with Israel, and launching a security track under the auspices and facilitation of the United States, pave the way toward "lasting stability."

A statement published by the Lebanese presidency after the announcement of extending the ceasefire in the Israeli war with the "Hezbollah" militia for an additional 45 days said that "extending the ceasefire and launching a security track under American auspices provide a necessary margin of stability for our people, strengthen state institutions, and open a political path toward lasting calm and stability."

But the delegation pointed out that "to avoid the failures of previous arrangements, Lebanon adheres to a phased and verifiable implementation mechanism, supported by American guarantees, to ensure the implementation of all commitments without compromising Lebanese sovereignty."

The US State Department had announced that Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend the ceasefire for 45 days, to enable further progress.

Following a third round of negotiations held in Washington over two days, the State Department said in a statement that extending the ceasefire aims to "allow room for further progress," and added that a fourth round of talks will be held in Washington on June 2 and 3.