The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 17th, 2025: Israel's Ceasefire With Hezbollah Risks Collapse & US Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban
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Jan 17, 2025 Tensions rise as Israel's fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah hangs in the balance, sparking concerns about its sustainability. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on TikTok puts its future at risk by demanding a divestment from its Chinese owner. President Biden's reluctance to enforce a ban reveals the complexities of this digital dilemma. Speculations abound on how the incoming Trump administration might navigate these political and technological challenges that could shake the status quo.
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Trump Urges Continued Ceasefire
- President-elect Trump urges Israel to maintain the ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- This comes as Israel's Security Cabinet votes to approve a ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza.
Ceasefire Concerns
- Advisors to President-elect Trump cautioned Israel against letting the truce with Hezbollah collapse.
- This warning comes amid concerns about the Lebanese army's deployment to the buffer zone.
Gaza Ceasefire Approved
- The Israeli security cabinet approved the truce with Hamas in Gaza.
- The full cabinet is expected to finalize the ceasefire later that day, despite some internal opposition.