Mon Nov 25 18:19:22 UTC 2024: ## US Believes Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Imminent, But Negotiations Continue
**Washington, D.C.** – The White House announced Monday that a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah is nearing completion, but negotiations are still underway. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stated that while the situation is trending positively, a deal hasn’t been finalized. “We believe we’ve reached this point where we’re close, but we’re not there yet,” Kirby cautioned, emphasizing that “nothing is done until everything is done.”
Kirby declined to comment on specific details reported in the press, citing concerns that revealing information could jeopardize the ongoing talks. He confirmed that President Joe Biden is actively involved, closely monitoring progress and maintaining direct communication with US envoy Amos Hochstein, who recently visited the region.
Reports in Saudi media suggesting a joint announcement by President Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday were neither confirmed nor denied by Kirby, although he acknowledged that the two leaders discussed the conflict last week. The White House remains optimistic about reaching a final agreement but stresses that the process is ongoing and delicate.
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