The Lebanese Newspaper, Al-Akhbar is reporting that despite a Level of Optimism previously regarding the chance of a Ceasefire soon between Israel and Hezbollah; Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Parliamentary Speaker Nabih Berri are no longer Confident in the Negotiations, after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Israel would continue to conduct Offensive Operations during attempts to reach a Ceasefire Deal.

Red Alerts now all across Northern-Central Israel, to the East and around the City of Netanya.

Interceptions seen to the North of Tel Aviv, in Northern-Central Israel.

President-Elect Donald J. Trump is reported to have spoken with President Biden’s Envoy, Amos Hochstein before he left for Beirut; with him said to have given Hochstein a “Yellow Light” to proceed with Ceasefire Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, not a “Green or a Red Light” as to not appear like he is Influencing the Biden Administration. The Negotiations call for the Withdrawal of Hezbollah from South of the Litani River, which will be overseen by the Lebanese Army and monitored by an American General appointed from U.S. Central Command; the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, Nabih Berri is also requesting an Arab and French Military Officer be involved in the Monitoring Committee.

The Impact Site of a Hezbollah Long-Range Rocket within the Town of Batzra in Central Israel.

Widespread Drone Intrusion Alerts now for the Upper Galilee of Northern Israel.

A UNIFIL Post near the Village of Ramyeh in Southern Lebanon, was struck earlier today by a Hezbollah Rocket fired towards Northern Israel; with the Post suffering Damage and several U.N. Peacekeepers being Injured.

U.S. Envoy Amos Hochstein met with Lebanese Officials, including Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut to discuss a potential Ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict. The Talks focused on a U.S. Proposal involving Troop Withdrawals, Buffer Zones, and Peacekeeper Deployment. After the Meeting, Hochstein said, “We have a real Opportunity to bring this Conflict to an End.” He added, “It is now within our Grasp. As the Window is now, I hope the Coming Days yield a Resolute Decision.”

Ukraine launched U.S. supplied ATACMS Missiles to strike a Military Facility in the Bryansk Region, located about 110 km inside Russian Territory. Debris from one Missile started a Fire that caused no Casualties or significant Damage. Russia claimed its Forces intercepted five of the six Missiles, while Ukraine reported hitting an Arms Depot. This marked the first use of the ATACMS in such Attacks after President Biden authorized their Deployment. Russia warned that this Escalation could make the U.S. a direct Combatant and lead to Retaliation.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, Chief of Staff Major General Herzi Halevi, and Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar visited the Netzarim Corridor in Gaza to assess the ongoing Military Operations against Hamas and to signal the Government's firm stance on the Hostage Situation. In a Statement, Netanyahu declared, "Hamas will no longer be in Gaza. Whoever dares to harm our Hostages. We will chase and catch you." He also addressed those seeking a way out, saying, "I also say to those who want to get out of this maze - whoever brings us a Hostage will find a safe way, he and his Family, to get out. We will also give a reward of five million dollars for each Abductee. Choose - the choice is yours."

In addition to the UNIFIL Outpost near Ramyeh that was struck today by a Hezbollah Rocket fired from Southern Lebanon; another UNIFIL Base in Chamaa, was also targeted earlier in a Hezbollah Rocket Attack.

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President-Elect Donald J. Trump seen meeting Elon Musk earlier today at SpaceX’s Starbase in Brownsville, Texas; where they will observe the 6th Test Launch of the “Starship” Two-Stage Fully Reusable Super Heavy-Lift Vehicle, eventually intended to transport Humans to Mars.

Turkish-American Television Presenter and Physician, Dr. Mehmet Oz has been nominated by President-Elect Donald J. Trump as the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

CNN is reporting that President-Elect Donald J. Trump is expected to choose Former WWE CEO and Transition Team Co-Chair, Linda McMahon as Secretary of the Department of Education.

This means that due to the Presidential Line of Succession, Vince McMahon could potentially one day be the First Gentleman of the United States.

U.S. President Joe Biden has approved the transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines to Ukraine, revoking a Ban set by the Obama Administration; with the Ukrainian Government said to have given assurances that they will not use them in Populated Areas.

Russian President Vladimir Putin revised Russia's Nuclear Doctrine to allow Strikes if attacked by a Non-Nuclear Country backed by a Nuclear State. This follows Ukraine's first confirmed use of U.S.-supplied ATACMS Missiles, targeting a Military Arm Depot in the Bryansk Region in Russia. Russia claimed most Missiles were intercepted with no casualties, despite massive Fires and an Explosion being seen.