US and Lebanon Push for Ceasefire Amid Israel-Hezbollah Tensions
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The US is awaiting Lebanon's response to a proposed ceasefire plan aimed at ending the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, amid intensified Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. The proposal, delivered by the US ambassador, has been received positively by Lebanese media. The plan likely involves implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which calls for the removal of Hezbollah fighters from certain areas and the deployment of additional Lebanese troops. A key issue remains Israel's demand to act inside Lebanon if the deal is violated, which Lebanon opposes.
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