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Netanyahu Vows to Continue Full-Force Military Operations Against Hezbollah, Rejects 21-Day Ceasefire Proposal

Sep 26, 2024, 09:10 AM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his commitment to continuing military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Despite proposals from the United States and France for a 21-day ceasefire, Netanyahu has instructed the Israeli Defense Forces to maintain full-force attacks. The Prime Minister emphasized that the conflict is with Hezbollah, not the Lebanese people, and vowed to ensure the safe return of northern Israeli residents displaced by the fighting. Netanyahu's coalition partners, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, have also rejected the ceasefire proposal, calling for the 'crushing' of Hezbollah.