Proposal for 21-day cease-fire between Israel, U.S., and allied forces against Hezbollah

The U.S., the European Union, and other countries are calling for an immediate 21-day cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to prevent the conflict from escalating into all-out war. The violence between the two groups has intensified in recent days, leading to deaths and displacements in both Israel and Lebanon. The proposal for a cease-fire was supported by the U.S., Australia, Canada, E.U., and other countries, with the goal of restarting peace talks between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been engaged in shuttle diplomacy to secure support for the cease-fire proposal. Israel has expressed support for diplomacy but noted that other means may be necessary if it fails. Israel and Hezbollah have been exchanging rockets, with fears of a ground invasion looming. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties and displacements in both countries, with escalating violence prompting concerns of further escalation. The U.S. military is not providing Israel with intelligence support for its operations in Lebanon, and a potential Israeli ground invasion is not imminent. Efforts are being made to prevent the situation from deteriorating further and to facilitate diplomatic solutions to the conflict.

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