Lebanese Prime Minister Hopeful of Ceasefire Amid US Calls for 21-Day Truce

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati has said that he hopes a ceasefire can soon be reached between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorist group. The United States, UK, France, Germany, Japan and several others called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire across the Israel-Lebanon border on Wednesday, while also expressing support for a ceasefire in Gaza following intense discussions at the United Nations. Mikati welcomed the call for a truce but said the key to implementing it was whether Israel, which has been relocating troops closer to the Lebanese border, is committed to enforcing international resolutions. Asked if a ceasefire could be secured soon, he said, “Hopefully, yes.”...