I never knew the Brief family when they (all of us) were in Palo Alto. So sorry to learn about the loss of their son, and of your deep connection to the loss which made it so personally hard for you. -- Wrt the Ceasefire-Truce, as you realize, the US press is quite positive, although the reports on NPR and PBS (our primary daily news sources) did emphasize that Israel retained the right to respond to certain violations during the 60 days. I would like to believe that "whatever it is called" will lead to something more permanent, but my pessimistic (realistic?) side tends to believe your version of the "Truce." My own guess about "why do this now" (from the Lebanese Army & Government point of view) had less to do with giving Biden a win than (from the Lebanese side which must have had some contact with Hezbollah) a fear that something worse-more damaging) wouldbe forthcoming from the future Trump administration.
I never knew the Brief family when they (all of us) were in Palo Alto. So sorry to learn about the loss of their son, and of your deep connection to the loss which made it so personally hard for you. -- Wrt the Ceasefire-Truce, as you realize, the US press is quite positive, although the reports on NPR and PBS (our primary daily news sources) did emphasize that Israel retained the right to respond to certain violations during the 60 days. I would like to believe that "whatever it is called" will lead to something more permanent, but my pessimistic (realistic?) side tends to believe your version of the "Truce." My own guess about "why do this now" (from the Lebanese Army & Government point of view) had less to do with giving Biden a win than (from the Lebanese side which must have had some contact with Hezbollah) a fear that something worse-more damaging) wouldbe forthcoming from the future Trump administration.
Perhaps you are right, but Biden wants to leave a legacy of some kind. And I think that this is one step in that direction.
May Yona’s memory be a blessing to his family and friends. I am so sorry Ricky.
May Yonas parents be supported by a loving circle of friends and family.
May they be comforted along with the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
And Yonas name be a blessing as he surely is deserving .