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The Times of Israel Daily Briefing
Day 392 - US seeks ceasefire with Lebanon, then Gaza
Nov 1, 2024
Jacob Magid, U.S. Bureau Chief for The Times of Israel, lends his expertise on Middle Eastern dynamics. He discusses the U.S. push for a ceasefire starting with Lebanon, aiming to extend calm to Gaza. The complexities facing ceasefire talks intensify after the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Trump’s remarks on Gaza and his electoral strategies come into focus, alongside concerns over a recent IDF airstrike resulting in significant civilian casualties, raising urgent questions about U.S. aid policy and humanitarian needs.
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- The U.S. seeks a ceasefire in Lebanon as a strategic step to potentially extend calm to Gaza amid shifting Hezbollah positions.
- The recent death of Hamas leader Yaya Sinwar complicates hostage negotiations, highlighting challenges due to the group's decentralized leadership.
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Hezbollah's Change in Position
Recent developments indicate that Hezbollah may be shifting its stance regarding a ceasefire in Lebanon, as U.S. officials explore diplomatic avenues to de-escalate tensions. Historically, Hezbollah mandated that a ceasefire in Lebanon was contingent upon a concurrent ceasefire in Gaza, but now the group's leaders seem more amenable to addressing the Lebanon conflict separately. This change follows Israel's military advancements against Hezbollah over the past months, including significant attacks that have altered the dynamics of power in the region. U.S. officials believe that achieving a ceasefire in Lebanon could create momentum for a broader ceasefire that also includes Gaza.
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