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Israel agrees to ceasefire with Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to present a US-mediated ceasefire proposal with Hezbollah to his government for approval.
Speaking during a televised address, Netanyahu confirmed his intention to outline the terms of the ceasefire for ministerial review. While he did not specify the duration of the truce, he stressed that its longevity would depend on Hezbollah’s actions in Lebanon.
“If Hezbollah violates the agreement and attempts to rearm, we will strike,” Netanyahu warned. “In full coordination with the United States, we are maintaining full military freedom of action.”
Escalation Amid Ceasefire Talks
Despite ceasefire discussions, the Israeli military conducted strikes on central Beirut, responding to approximately 15 projectiles reportedly launched from Lebanon into Israeli airspace.
The conflict in Lebanon has intensified significantly following months of cross-border fire exchanges. Hezbollah, which claimed its actions were in solidarity with Hamas after the October 7 attack on Israel, has been central to the escalation.
Lebanese health authorities report at least 3,823 fatalities since October 2023, with most occurring in recent months. On the Israeli side, 82 soldiers and 47 civilians have been killed during the hostilities.
Focus on Strategic Priorities
Netanyahu indicated that the ceasefire could allow Israel to concentrate on the broader regional threat posed by Iran and intensify its military campaign against Hamas in Gaza.
“With Hezbollah out of the picture, Hamas stands alone. We will increase our pressure on Hamas, aiding in our sacred mission of releasing hostages,” Netanyahu stated.
Since the October 2023 Hamas attack, militants have taken 251 hostages, of whom 97 remain in Gaza, including 34 declared dead by the Israeli army.
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Canada’s Election Results
Carney’s Liberals are leading in 168 seats but would need 172 for a majority.

Mark Carney’s Liberal Party is expected to win enough seats in the House of Commons to form a government in Canada.
However, they are still short of the majority they wanted.
Carney is set to remain prime minister, having only assumed the role in early March following Justin Trudeau’s resignation.
His main rival, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, is projected to have lost his own seat as has Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP).
Carney’s Liberals are leading in 168 seats but would need 172 for a majority.
The Conservatives are set to remain in opposition as the second-largest party and are leading in 144 seats, with 99% of polls having reported results.
Bloc Québécois is leading in 23 seats and only runs candidates in the province of Quebec.
The NDP is leading in seven seats and the Green Party in one.
(BBC)
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Russia rejects Ukraine’s proposal for 30-day ceasefire
On Monday, Putin declared a unilateral ceasefire from May 8 to 11, coinciding with Russia’s annual Victory Parade on May 9, commemorating the end of World War II.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has rejected a proposal from Kyiv to extend a unilateral three-day ceasefire declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin in early May to a full 30 days.
Peskov confirmed that Moscow had reviewed the offer put forward by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky but stated that several key issues needed to be resolved first.
“Without answers to these questions, it is difficult to enter into a long-term ceasefire,” he said, emphasising that this was Putin’s position.
In March, Putin had outlined conditions when U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a similar 30-day ceasefire.
These included restrictions on Ukraine using the pause to regroup and rearm its forces, as well as a halt to Western arms shipments to Kyiv.
Putin offered no concessions in return.
On Monday, Putin declared a unilateral ceasefire from May 8 to 11, coinciding with Russia’s annual Victory Parade on May 9, commemorating the end of World War II.
(AFP).
International
JUST IN: Canadians snub Trump annexation call, elect Mark Carney as prime minister

Canadians have ignored the President of the United States of America’s annexation call, as Mark Carney, a Liberal, has been elected as prime minister of the country, according to the projections of the national broadcaster CBC/Radio Canada.
Carney beat his opposite, Pierre Poilievre of the Conservative Party, to emerge the winner in one of the country’s most consequential elections in decades.
However, it’s still not clear if his Liberal party will win the 172 seats needed for an outright majority in parliament.
The full results will not be available until late Monday evening or early Tuesday morning.
The vote was widely seen as a decision about which candidate could best handle President Trump, who helped spark a wave of nationalism across Canada by threatening to annexe Canada and placing stiff tariffs on the country.
The 60-year-old Carney had a career in investment banking before becoming the governor of the Bank of England during the Brexit turmoil and the head of the Bank of Canada during the 2008 economic downturn.
Carney had never held political office before being named leader of the Liberal Party in March.
His background in finance and his seemingly unflappable demeanour helped convince voters he was the candidate that could best tackle Trump and his sometimes erratic policies.
Carney’s victory comes amid President Trump’s call for the annexation of Canada by the US.On Monday, Trump repeated his call for Canada to be the 51st US state.
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