Ceasefire Hopes Rise: Allies Call for 21-Day Truce

A 21-Day Ceasefire Proposed to Prevent Regional War As tensions continue to escalate along the Israel-Lebanon border, a group of international allies has called for a 21-day ceasefire to prevent a broader regional war. The United States, Australia, Canada, European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar have jointly issued a statement urging an immediate ceasefire across the border. This proposal aims to provide a window of opportunity for diplomacy to succeed and avoid further escalations.The ceasefire would allow residents to return to their homes in Israel and Lebanon, giving time for negotiations on a realistic basis to reach a complicated agreement. Officials believe this pause could "shake loose" the moribund talks, buying time and space to pursue an arrangement in Gaza and free remaining hostages. The plan is not yet signed on by Israel and Hezbollah, but officials remain optimistic that the moment is right for it to be revealed publicly.