On November 27, 2024, a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was agreed upon following negotiations by the U.S. and France, providing a cautious respite in a tense region. Residents in northern Israel remain anxious about returning to their homes despite the accord that stipulates an Israeli military withdrawal and increased Lebanese army deployments to deter Hezbollah. Concurrently, Ukraine is facing a critical situation with a massive Russian drone and missile assault on its energy infrastructure, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis during the winter months.