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Israel Prepares Lebanon Cease-Fire Deal as 'Gift' to Trump Following Negotiations with Netanyahu's Administration

Nov 13, 2024, 10:38 PM

Israel is reportedly preparing a cease-fire deal in Lebanon, which is being characterized as a 'gift' to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. According to multiple reports, including those from the Washington Post and Wall Street Journal, Israeli officials have indicated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's administration is moving quickly to finalize this agreement. The cease-fire initiative comes amid ongoing tensions in the region and is seen as a strategic move ahead of Trump's inauguration. A close aide to Netanyahu has communicated this urgency to Trump and his advisor Jared Kushner, highlighting the significance of the deal in the context of U.S.-Israel relations.