Biden Proposes Cease-Fire Amid Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

The Biden administration is proposing a temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah amid escalating conflict that has displaced tens of thousands in northern Israel and southern Lebanon. U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, are lobbying for international support at the U.N. General Assembly, emphasizing diplomacy over military action. European and Russian governments have urged their nationals to leave Lebanon due to the intensifying hostilities. Israel has expressed openness to diplomatic solutions and is working with U.S. allies to de-escalate the situation. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has vowed continued attacks unless a cease-fire is reached in Gaza, and the U.S. has requested Israel to ensure the safety of American citizens in Lebanon. Concerns are mounting that the conflict could destabilize the broader Middle East.