Israel has reached a cease-fire agreement with Hezbollah, which is aimed at terminating 14 months of hostilities. The deal was marked by a declaration from President Joe Biden, who emphasized that it is intended to establish a permanent halt to fighting. Under the arrangement, Israel is set to withdraw its military forces from Lebanon in a phased process over 60 days, while Hezbollah is expected to relocate its troops northward, and the Lebanese army will take control of the southern region.

Rep. Mike Waltz, who is part of Trump's national security team, asserted that the negotiations have been influenced by Trump's presidency, noting that global actors are responding positively to his leadership. Although Trump's team claims indirect involvement in the cease-fire discussions, a senior official from Biden's administration clarified that while they were kept updated on the talks, they did not participate directly.

Analysts suggest that Iran's decision to support the cease-fire could be linked to the forthcoming Trump administration, as the country seeks to reevaluate its positions ahead of Trump's leadership, which has historically backed Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that military action against Hezbollah would resume if the cease-fire terms are violated.

As President Biden works toward establishing a cease-fire in Gaza as well, there are fears that Trump might overshadow these efforts by securing credit for the cessation of hostilities with Hezbollah. The World Bank has reported significant economic damages resulting from the Lebanese conflict, totaling around $8.5 billion. Furthermore, Trump’s team expressed confidence that his re-election has prompted regional powers to pursue peace, anticipating shifts ahead of his return to the presidency. Biden's representatives have not provided comments regarding these developments.