U.S. Envoy Achieves Progress in Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Talks Amid Ongoing Violence
Amos Hochstein's discussions in Lebanon yield potential advancements towards a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, as violence escalates with recent Israeli airstrikes.
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Amos Hochstein, the U.S. envoy, reported substantial progress in ceasefire discussions with Lebanese officials amid a backdrop of ongoing violence, including deadly Israeli airstrikes on Lebanese military targets. The proposed ceasefire may involve withdrawals from both Israeli and Hezbollah forces, with plans for increased Lebanese and U.N. peacekeepers in a designated buffer zone. The situation remains precarious, as recent airstrikes have intensified casualties and the humanitarian crisis continues to affect both Gaza and Lebanon.
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