Biden and Macron Propose 21-Day Ceasefire in Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

Sep 26, 2024, 01:41 AM

The United States and France have jointly proposed a 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon to allow for negotiations and avert a wider conflict. The proposal was announced by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot at a UN Security Council meeting. The ceasefire aims to provide a temporary halt to the escalating conflict, which has resulted in over 600 deaths in Lebanon. The initiative has garnered support from multiple allies, including the European Union, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. The call for an immediate ceasefire underscores the urgency to prevent further regional instability. US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron have also issued a joint call for the ceasefire.