U.S. Pushes Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire in Lebanon: Live Updates

The United States, its allies in Europe and several Arab nations on Wednesday unveiled a joint cease-fire proposal to temporarily end the recent deadly fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, hoping to avert a wider war and bolster stalled negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

“It is time for a settlement on the Israel-Lebanon border that ensures safety and security to enable civilians to return to their homes,” President Biden said in a joint statement on Wednesday evening with President Emmanuel Macron of France. “The exchange of fire since Oct. 7, and in particular over . . .