Proposal for a 21-day cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah put forth by U.S. and its allies.

The U.S., the European Union, and several other countries have called for an immediate 21-day cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to prevent a broader regional conflict. The violence escalated following a terrorist attack by Hamas, leading to hundreds of deaths and displacements. The goal of the cease-fire is to restart peace talks between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been working on the proposal during the U.N. General Assembly. Israel and Hezbollah have been exchanging rockets, causing mass evacuations and displacements. While Israel supports a cease-fire, they are willing to resort to other means to protect their people if diplomacy fails. Israel is considering a ground invasion, but the U.S. is not providing intelligence support for this. The situation remains volatile, with intense airstrikes causing significant casualties in both countries. The hope is that a diplomatic resolution will prevent an all-out regional war and bring an end to the violence that has been ongoing for months.

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