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Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Proposal

A proposed ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is being discussed, with differing conditions from both sides and the US pushing for a diplomatic solution.

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Us Embassy In LebanonHezbollahIsraeli Defense ForcesLebanese ParliamentUs Department Of State

Lisa JohnsonNabih BerriDonald TrumpVedant PatelBaschar Al-Assad

What is the main topic of the news article?: The US ambassador to Lebanon proposed a ceasefire between the Israeli forces and Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shia militia. The proposal includes suggestions that need further discussion and was submitted to the Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri.
What is Israel's main condition for a ceasefire?: Israel's demand to continue operations against Hezbollah to prevent rearmament is a point of contention in Beirut. Lebanese officials find the idea of Israel being able to strike at any time unacceptable.
What is the humanitarian impact of the conflict?: Hezbollah's rocket attacks on Israel, initiated over a year ago, prompted Israel's retaliation with air strikes and a ground offensive. Tens of thousands have fled from both sides of the border.
What is the US's stated goal in seeking a diplomatic solution?: The US State Department spokesperson stressed the urgency of a diplomatic solution to enable the return of civilians to their homes. A ceasefire is seen as crucial to resolving the conflict and restoring stability.
What is Israel's reported motivation for proposing a ceasefire?: Israel is reportedly preparing its own ceasefire proposal, possibly as a gesture to President-elect Donald Trump. This proposal suggests Hezbollah retreat behind the Litani River and Russian involvement in preventing Hezbollah rearmament from Syria.

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