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6mo ago

US Pushes for Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah Amid Escalating Conflict

Diplomatic efforts intensify as American envoys meet with Israeli leaders to negotiate a truce before the upcoming US presidential election.

Des personnes marchent sur le site d'une frappe israélienne, au milieu des hostilités entre le Hezbollah et les forces israéliennes, à Sidon, au Liban, le 30 octobre 2024.
Capture d'écran du nouveau chef du Hezbollah libanais, Naïm Qassem, lors de son discours à la chaîne de télévision al-Manar du mouvement islamiste depuis un lieu non divulgué, le 30 octobre 2024
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Overview

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US envoys to discuss a potential ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, emphasizing the need for security assurances.
  • The proposed plan includes the withdrawal of Hezbollah from southern Lebanon and the Israeli army from the region, with control handed to the Lebanese army and UN peacekeepers.
  • The US is actively involved in negotiations, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken citing 'good progress' in talks aimed at reducing tensions in the region.
  • The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with over 1,780 deaths reported in Lebanon and extensive military operations in Gaza.
  • Efforts to secure a ceasefire are driven by the approaching US presidential election, with diplomats working to finalize agreements in both Lebanon and Gaza.