Netanyahu openly opposes a truce with Hezbollah
Amidst the intense clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, various nations are advocating for a truce. However, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is dismissing these peace overtures. Instead, he's urging his military to press on against Hezbollah in Lebanon with full force. His administration hasn't acknowledged or responded to the United States and its allies' proposal for a 21-day ceasefire. The statement from his office reads, "It's an American-French proposal that the Prime Minister has not even acknowledged."
As per a morning report on TV, Netanyahu supposedly endorsed a ceasefire. However, Israeli news channel N12 reported, quoting an anonymous source close to Netanyahu, that the ceasefire was to provide a platform for long-term negotiations. This claim has since been denied. "The report of a ceasefire is false," the office stated. The channel's report that Netanyahu ordered a reduction in attacks in the neighboring nation is also "inaccurate," the office further clarified.
Before this, several nations had urged for a "temporary truce." In a joint statement, the USA, EU, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and other nations stated, "It's high time for a diplomatic resolution." They advocated for an "immediate 21-day truce on the Lebanese-Israeli border to enable a diplomatic agreement."
Israeli Foreign Minister Katz also swiftly rejected the idea of a truce with Lebanon. He posted on his social media, "There will be no truce in the north." He added, "We will combat the terrorist organization Hezbollah with all our might until victory and until the residents of the north can safely return to their homes."
Despite the repeated calls for a truce by several global powers, including the European Union, Israeli leaders continue to resist the idea. The European Union, being a significant player in international diplomacy, could potentially play a pivotal role in mediating a resolution to the conflict.
