A United States envoy returned to Beirut, where Lebanese officials tentatively welcomed a proposal for an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire, while looting of aid trucks in the Gaza Strip worsened a severe food crisis. Talks in Lebanon involve a proposal for militants and Israeli forces to withdraw from a U.N. buffer zone, while in Gaza, armed men stole food from trucks, causing shortages and price hikes, amidst ongoing conflict and displacement in the region. The Biden administration has been working to broker cease-fires in both areas, with progress in Lebanon and stalled talks in Gaza, as President-elect Trump aims to end Middle East wars.
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Israeli forces kill at least 25 seeking aid in Gaza
Israeli air strikes and gunfire have killed at least 25 people in Gaza, with ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas stalled, raising concerns over famine in the region. Despite over 250 aid trucks entering Gaza, the humanitarian crisis worsens, prompting international calls for aid and Israel's new airdrop initiatives, though the UN warns of their inefficiency. Want More Context? 🔎
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