ISRAEL AND LEBANON AGREE TO EXTEND US-BROKERED CEASEFIRE BY 45 DAYS, STATE DEPARTMENT SAYS. (PHOTO).
Israel and Lebanon agree to extend US-brokered ceasefire by 45 days, State Department says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a U.S.-brokered ceasefire by 45 days, according to U.S. officials, in an effort to allow further progress in ongoing negotiations aimed at reducing hostilities along their shared border. A State Department spokesperson said the April 16 cessation of hostilities would be extended by an additional 45 days following what officials described as “highly productive” talks held in Washington on Thursday and Friday. The two sides are expected to resume negotiations on June 2 and June 3. The discussions mark the third round of meetings between Israel and Lebanon since renewed fighting escalated earlier this year, including Israeli airstrikes following missile fire from Hezbollah and subsequent Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon. While the conflict has continued in parallel with broader regional tensions, officials said violence has largely remained ...
It was reported today wednesday that the Federal Government has declared Monday December twenty sixth,and Tuesday December twenty seven aas public holidays to mark the Christmas and Boxing Day.Federal Government also declared Monday .January second next year as public holiday to mark the New Year.The Minister of Interior,retired Lt-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau,made the declaration in a statement released in Abuja today wednesday.In the statement signed by the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry,Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido,the minister called for peace and unity in the country.He enjoined all Christian faithful and Nigerians in general to remain committed and supportive of the Government of President Muhammadu Buhari in his sustained efforts toward building a peaceful,united and prosperous nation.Dambazau also urged Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace,unity and peaceful,united and prosperous nation.Dambazau also urged Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace,unity and peaceful co-existence across the country.The Minister wished all Nigerians at home and abroad,a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.
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