Israel Plans Lebanon Ceasefire as Diplomatic Gesture to Trump

Israel is advancing a cease-fire plan in Lebanon as a potential diplomatic gift to Donald Trump, aiming to secure a foreign policy win for the president-elect. The plan involves Hezbollah retreating beyond the Litani River, with the Lebanese military taking control of the border zone, overseen by the U.S. and Britain. The proposal, which also seeks Russian cooperation to prevent Hezbollah from rearming, has yet to be formally submitted to Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is balancing this initiative with his domestic political interests and the evolving U.S. political landscape.