Proposal for a 21-Day Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hezbollah by U.S. and Allies

The United States, European Union, and several other countries have called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah to allow for negotiations. The conflict began after Hamas’s terrorist attack on Israel, leading to cross-border attacks between Israel and Hezbollah. The violence escalated with deadly explosions in Lebanon and airstrikes by Israeli forces, resulting in hundreds of deaths and displacement of thousands. The countries involved believe the situation is intolerable, presenting a risk of regional escalation. The cease-fire proposal aims to enable civilians to return to their homes safely and jump-start stalled peace talks between Israel and Hamas. The proposal was supported by countries such as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Qatar. It remains unclear how Israel and Hezbollah will respond to the proposal. Additionally, officials hope the cease-fire will lead to the return of hostages kidnapped by Hamas in Gaza almost a year ago. The focus is on bringing an end to the violence in the region and facilitating peaceful negotiations for the benefit of the people involved.

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