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The Times of Israel Daily Briefing
Day 416 - Ceasefire with Hezbollah possible within days
Nov 25, 2024
Lazar Berman, a diplomatic reporter for The Times of Israel, shares incisive insights on the potential ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. He discusses Prime Minister Netanyahu's challenges in publicizing this deal and the role of Iran in these negotiations. Berman also highlights Yair Lapid's ambitious regional peace initiative and reflects on Netanyahu's controversial past decisions regarding Hamas. Additionally, he covers the tragic disappearance and death of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in Dubai, emphasizing its impact on Israeli-UAE relations.
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- Israel's U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal with Hezbollah faces domestic perception challenges while aiming to maintain operational freedom in the region.
- Opposition leader Yair Lapid's multi-national peace plan seeks to address regional hostilities, yet its feasibility remains a significant concern amid skepticism.
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Potential Ceasefire with Hezbollah
Israel is working on a U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, which follows reports acknowledging an initial acceptance of the proposal. The approach involves ongoing negotiations to solidify the terms, particularly regarding Israel's operational freedom in the region. Key discussions have involved U.S. Envoy Amos Hochstein's meetings with both Lebanese officials and Israeli leadership to align perspectives on the ceasefire. There are concerns within Israel about how the agreement will be perceived domestically, particularly the risk of appearing to concede to Hezbollah's demands while balancing international expectations.
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