Israeli minister says military operations in Lebanon will continue despite ceasefire
Israeli military operations in Lebanon continue despite ongoing ceasefire negotiations and US diplomatic efforts. Hizbullah has rejected the proposed ceasefire, while Iran maintains that a regional truce is a prerequisite for any peace deal.
Why it matters
The escalation threatens to derail US-led peace efforts in the Middle East and risks direct conflict between Israel and Iran.
The pro- Iran Hizbullah movement rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on Thursday and Israel said it would not withdraw troops from the country, undermining US president Donald Trump ’s efforts to halt fighting there to forge peace with Tehran.
The article reports on the conflicting positions of multiple stakeholders without taking a side, relying on official statements from all parties involved.
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