WASHINGTON – In the waning days of his administration, President Joe Biden is pursuing high-stakes diplomacy to foster peace in the Middle East.
The Nov 27 ceasefire, brokered by Biden alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, aims to end the 14-month-long conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. If successful, it could mark the conclusion of one of the region’s deadliest confrontations in recent years.
The ceasefire has provided a glimmer of hope for stability, offering relief to an estimated 70,000 people displaced in Israel and 300,000 in Lebanon. However, with tensions still simmering, the truce remains precarious, underscoring the delicate balance Biden’s administration is striving to maintain as it transitions out of office.