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US Proposes Ceasefire in Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
The US proposed a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, but Israel's conditions and the ongoing conflict complicate the situation.
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Nabih BerriDonald TrumpBenjamin Netanyahu
- What is the main goal of the US proposal?
- The United States submitted a ceasefire proposal to Nabih Berri, a Shiite politician with ties to Hezbollah, aiming to mediate the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
- Why is Netanyahu willing to accept a quick ceasefire?
- According to reports, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is willing to accept a quick ceasefire to help US President Donald Trump at the start of his new term.
- What is Israel's main condition for accepting a ceasefire?
- Israel reportedly wants the right to intervene in South Lebanon, south of the Litani River, even after a ceasefire. This condition stems from a 2006 UN resolution that Hezbollah has not fully complied with.
- What were the reasons that led Israel to attack Southern Lebanon?
- Hezbollah's rocket attacks on northern Israel, in solidarity with Hamas and Palestinians during the Gaza war, prompted Israel's military response in southern Lebanon.
- What were the initial events that triggered the escalation of the conflict?
- The conflict began escalating in early October with Israeli airstrikes and ground troops entering southern Lebanon, leading to numerous casualties on both sides and the displacement of hundreds of thousands.