Beirut: Lebanese Premier Nawaf Salam requested Arab and international support on Friday for his country in "difficult" negotiations with Israel, according to the state news agency NNA. Salam's remarks came during a ceremony held by the Al-Maqasid Association to honor its former president, Faisal Sinno. According to Anadolu Agency, Salam emphasized the need for collective support to strengthen Lebanon's internal structure and institutions. He called for mobilizing Arab and international backing to bolster Lebanon's stance in the ongoing negotiations with Israel, which began recently. Coinciding with Salam's call for support, the United States announced an extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon by 45 days, citing "highly productive" talks between the two nations. Salam also indicated plans to approach international forums to request the deployment of a UN mission to investigate alleged crimes committed by Israel. Salam highlighted the severe crisis facing Lebanon, describing it as the most dan gerous since the country's establishment. He stressed the need for a unified state framework, rejecting the treatment of the state as spoils of war. Salam stated that real rescue efforts for Lebanon depend on a clear return to the logic of the state. Since March 2, Israeli attacks have resulted in more than 2,950 deaths, nearly 9,000 injuries, and the displacement of over 1.6 million people in Lebanon, accounting for about one-fifth of the population, according to Lebanese officials.