Summary
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to hold talks on a U.S.-proposed cease-fire in Lebanon with Hezbollah.
- The U.S.-led diplomatic push aims to prevent the escalation of fighting from spiraling into a full-scale conflict.
- Netanyahu initially supported the cease-fire proposal but faced political pressure, causing him to backtrack.
- The proposed truce would allow time for negotiations on a broader agreement between Israel and Hezbollah.