Ceasefire Agreement Reached Between Israel and Hezbollah

Donald Trump's team has claimed credit for the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, which was formally announced by President Joe Biden, who described it as a critical step towards peace after 14 months of conflict. Despite Trump's officials being kept informed of the negotiations, a senior Biden administration official clarified that they were not directly involved in brokering the deal. Trump's national security advisor, Mike Waltz, asserted that the ceasefire was a result of Trump's electoral victory, suggesting it sent a message of stability to the region. Biden emphasized that the agreement aims for a permanent cessation of hostilities and that any remnants of Hezbollah will not be permitted to threaten Israel's security. Additionally, Biden expressed hopes that this calm in Lebanon could facilitate renewed talks regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The situation underscores a rare instance of cooperation between the outgoing and incoming administrations during a tumultuous transition period.