πποΈ Escalation of Conflicts in the Middle East and Diplomatic Efforts
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is intensifying, with the Israeli army preparing for a potential ground operation in Lebanon following airstrikes that left more than 600 dead. Israeli army chief Herzi Halevi stated that these actions aim to weaken Hezbollah.
πΊπΈ U.S. President Joe Biden has warned of the risk of a "full-scale war" in the Middle East but expressed hope for a deal that could bring changes to the region. In an interview, Biden suggested that a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah could also help ease tensions in Gaza.
Sources indicate that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given the green light for ceasefire negotiations in both Lebanon and Gaza, with the U.S. leading diplomatic efforts, linking the two conflicts into a single initiative. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Israel and Hezbollah to de-escalate, warning that a full-scale war would be catastrophic.
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