Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer flew to the United States Saturday night for talks with senior White House officials regarding a cease-fire deal for the North. This is after political officials in the U.S. confirmed Saturday that there is progress in the talks to end the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. "The chances are increasing for a settlement in Lebanon under the leadership of Amos Hochstein, President Joe Biden's envoy and with the encouragement of Donald Trump," they said. "There is also a great effort to bring about a 'small hostage deal.'" It is estimated that Trump wants to see a resolution in Lebanon before he enters the White House.