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Netanyahu's Lebanon Ceasefire Plan as 'Gift' to Trump

Nov 13, 2024, 11:19 PM

Israeli officials, including Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, have met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his son-in-law Jared Kushner to discuss Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan for a ceasefire in Lebanon. The initiative is described as an 'early foreign policy gift' to Trump, aiming to secure a diplomatic 'win' before his inauguration on January 20. The plan involves negotiations for an immediate ceasefire deal in Lebanon with the cooperation of Western and Russian entities. The ceasefire proposal includes Hezbollah's withdrawal from southern Lebanon and the deployment of the Lebanese army. Israel is reportedly rushing to advance this deal, with the intention of presenting it as a diplomatic achievement to Trump. Netanyahu's plans for Gaza and Iran were also conveyed during these discussions.