Israeli ministers reject ceasefire in Lebanon, call for continued fight against Hezbollah
Top Israeli ministers from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government have rejected a proposal for a ceasefire in Lebanon, insisting on continued action against Hezbollah. The United States, European Union, and other allies have called for a 21-day halt in fighting, but Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich opposes this, advocating for the crushing of Hezbollah.
Foreign Minister Israel Katz also opposed any halt to fighting, stating that there will be no ceasefire in the north until victory is achieved. Meanwhile, Israel’s main opposition leader, Yair Lapid, suggests a seven-day ceasefire to prevent Hezbollah from regrouping their forces.
The ongoing conflict in Gaza, where Israel has been battling Hamas, has further escalated tensions. The recent violence between Israel and Hezbollah marks the deadliest clashes in Lebanon since the civil war, with both sides refusing to back down.
