Israel and the Lebanon-based Iranian-backed Islamic militant group Hezbollah have reportedly reached a ceasefire arrangement brokered by the United States and France to end over a year's worth of fighting, which, if honored, will last for 60 days.
President Joe Biden received an artifact from the Temple Mount in Jerusalem as a gift from Israeli President Isaac Herzog after the two leaders met at the White House this week.
The American and British governments have strongly advised their citizens to evacuate Lebanon immediately due to heightened tensions and the potential for conflict in the region. This follows a series of recent high-profile incidents, including assassinations and attacks, amid escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel.