Israel and Hezbollah Set to Announce Ceasefire Amid Diplomatic Pressure

A ceasefire in Lebanon is set to be announced at 10 p.m. by the United States and France, following tense negotiations. The agreement, which Israel has pushed to exclude France as a guarantor due to diplomatic tensions, will take effect at 10 a.m. tomorrow if approved by Lebanon's war cabinet. The ceasefire aims to separate the Gazan and Lebanese fronts, leaving Hamas isolated, but does not include a buffer zone in South Lebanon. Hezbollah has stated it will continue its activities, and Israeli officials emphasize the ceasefire is not the end of the conflict.