Israel delays ceasefire decision amid political maneuvering

The Israeli security cabinet has postponed a decision on a US-brokered ceasefire with Hezbollah, pushing deliberations into later Tuesday, according to CNN. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to limit the vote to the smaller security cabinet, citing the deal as a temporary security measure rather than a broader political agreement. If approved, the proposed ceasefire would end months of fighting in southern Lebanon. In a different report, it was learned that Netanyahu’s Likud party backs the agreement, but he may face challenges shoring up support among his right-wing base, where 72% oppose a ceasefire. Netanyahu, as announced by his office, is scheduled to address the nation at 8 pm local time today.