Proposal for a 21-Day Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hezbollah Put Forth by U.S. and Allies

The United States, the European Union, and multiple other countries are calling for an immediate 21-day cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to prevent a broader regional conflict. The violence between the two groups has escalated since Hamas’s attack on Israel, leading to hundreds of deaths and displacements in Lebanon and Israel. The proposal for a cease-fire was negotiated by several countries, and the goal is to jump-start peace talks between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been working with various countries to secure support for the proposal, aiming to prevent further escalation in the region. The Biden administration is focused on diplomatic solutions but has warned that if diplomacy fails, other means may be necessary to resolve the conflict. Despite fears of a ground invasion, the U.S. military is not providing support for Israeli operations in Lebanon. The proposed cease-fire is seen as a critical step to prevent further violence and establish a diplomatic settlement between Israel and Hezbollah.

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