The United States is pushing for a three-week extension to the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon to allow more time for diplomatic preparations, according to Al-Jadeed.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urges Israel to halt post-ceasefire attacks, stating that negotiations are the only path to security.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on Israel to cease post-ceasefire military operations, emphasizing that diplomatic negotiations remain the sole viable path to regional security.

Israel urges the United States to set a mid-May deadline for ongoing negotiations with Iran, according to reports from Israeli Channel 12.

Israel has reportedly requested that the United States limit its ongoing negotiations with Iran to a specific timeframe concluding by mid-May, as reported by Israeli Channel 12.

Qatar denies holding inappropriate discussions with the International Criminal Court prosecutor regarding the arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu.

Qatar has denied allegations that it held "inappropriate discussions" with the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague regarding the arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu.

Six Iranian crew members from the container ship Touska have been released following a U.S. seizure, according to Tasnim News Agency. Twenty-two Iranian nationals remain in custody.

Six Iranian crew members from the Iranian-flagged container ship Touska have been released following a seizure by the United States, according to the Tasnim News Agency. Twenty-two other Iranian nationals remain in custody.