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Lebanon Weighs US Truce Proposal Amidst Regional Conflict
Lebanon considers a US truce proposal as conflict escalates; Hamas also seeks ceasefire with prisoner exchange.
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Us PoliticsMiddle EastFranceConflictDiplomacyCeasefireTruce
HezbollahHamasIsraeli ArmyUs Embassy In BeirutLebanese Government
Najib MikatiNabih BerriLisa JohnsonGideon SaarIsrael Katz
- What is the human cost of the conflict in Lebanon?
- Over 3,440 people have died in Lebanon since the September 23rd escalation of the conflict, mostly civilians. Israel's objective is to neutralize Hezbollah in southern Lebanon to allow the return of displaced residents.
- What are Hamas's conditions for a ceasefire in Gaza?
- Hamas has expressed willingness to accept a ceasefire in Gaza if Israel reciprocates and respects the agreement. They also want a serious prisoner exchange, including the return of hostages taken during their October 7th attack.
- What role is the US playing in attempting to resolve the conflict?
- The US is actively mediating the conflict, presenting a truce proposal to Lebanese officials. The success of this initiative depends on the acceptance and implementation of the proposal by both Israel and Hezbollah.
- What is the status of the US-proposed truce between Lebanon and Israel?
- Lebanon is considering a 13-point US proposal for a 60-day truce in the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. The proposal includes deploying the Lebanese army to the border. Israel has yet to respond.
- What are the differing opinions within the Israeli government regarding a ceasefire?
- There are conflicting statements from Israeli officials regarding a ceasefire. While some suggest progress is being made and there is a possibility for peace offered to the new US president, others deny any possibility of a ceasefire.