Biden and other world leaders call for three-week ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah

The leaders of several Western countries, including President Joe Biden, on Wednesday called for a three-week ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah to prevent their conflict from devolving further.

Israel and Hezbollah have been in a limited conflict for almost a year, though it has significantly escalated over the last couple of weeks, with signs pointing toward further escalation. A senior Israeli military leader indicated on Wednesday that Israeli forces could soon invade southern Lebanon to destroy Hezbollah’s arsenal.