Trump Administration Claims Responsibility for Israel-Hezbollah Cease-fire Agreement

President-elect Donald Trump’s team attempted to claim credit for the Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire, with Rep. Mike Waltz arguing that Trump’s victory sent a message of intolerance for chaos. However, the Biden administration clarified that Trump and his team were not directly involved in the negotiations, being briefed on the agreement after the election. The cease-fire, brokered by Biden and other world leaders, began in Lebanon, with plans for a 60-day halt in fighting to allow for Israel’s troop withdrawal from the southern border and Hezbollah to move away from Israel. President Biden expressed hope for a “permanent cessation of hostilities” during his speech, emphasizing that peace is possible. Senator Lindsey Graham praised the agreement, giving credit to both Trump’s team and Biden for their efforts. Trump’s transition team did not immediately comment on the cease-fire deal.

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