The US ambassador to Lebanon has proposed a ceasefire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, delivering the proposal to Lebanese officials. As tensions escalate, Israel’s military seeks permission to conduct ongoing operations against Hezbollah to prevent rearmament. Meanwhile, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly warns of dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza, highlighting severe food insecurity affecting over 133,000 people. Recent Israeli airstrikes have reportedly resulted in multiple casualties among first responders in Lebanon. In total, the conflict has claimed over 3,300 lives in Lebanon since the beginning of the Gaza War in October 2023.