Israel Plans Lebanon Ceasefire Amid Shifts in U.S. Leadership

Netanyahu seeks to leverage Trump's election victory to advance a ceasefire while managing complex regional dynamics.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is advancing a ceasefire proposal in Lebanon as a potential diplomatic win for President-elect Trump.
The proposal includes Hezbollah's withdrawal beyond the Litani River, with the Lebanese military taking control of the border zone temporarily.
Netanyahu's alignment with Trump risks alienating American Jews and Democrats, who largely oppose his policies and government.
The ceasefire plan involves Western and Russian cooperation, although formal terms have not been agreed upon with Hezbollah.
Israel's military campaign against Hamas and Hezbollah aims to reshape Middle Eastern alliances and weaken Iran's influence in the region.