Late Monday Lebanese sources had said that Hezbollah has agreed to a US-proposed ceasefire plan. But by the close of the day it became clear that Israel has yet to formally sign off. "Lebanon and Hezbollah have agreed to a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire with Israel with some comments on the content, a top Lebanese official told Reuters on Monday, describing the effort as the most serious yet to end to the fighting," Reuters reported.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu initial reaction was to say that Israeli will still operate militarily against Hezbollah in response to attacks, even in the scenario a ceasefire deal is reached. This seems to reflect a belief that Hezbollah won't uphold its end of a potential ceasefire even if formally enacted.
"The most important thing is not (the deal that) will be laid on paper," Netanyahu told the Knesset. "We will be forced to ensure our security in the north (of Israel) and to systematically carry out operations against Hezbollah’s attacks… even after a ceasefire."
"Even if there is a paper [setting out an agreement], worthy though it may be, we will be required, in order to ensure our security in the north (of Israel), to systematically carry out operations — not only against Hezbollah’s attacks, which could come."
He continued, "Even if there is a ceasefire, nobody can guarantee it will hold. So it’s not only our reaction, a preventive reaction, a reaction in the wake of attack, but also the capacity to prevent Hezbollah from strengthening." Neta… Read more
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Netanyahu knows the truth: Hezbollah isn’t interested in peace. They want Israel destroyed. Why should Israel accept a ceasefire that gives terrorists time to regroup? The Lebanese government can’t control Hezbollah, so Israel has no choice but to act.
@ForsakenSenateGreen1yr1Y
This isn’t self-defense; it’s systemic oppression supported by U.S. military funding. The people of Lebanon are paying the price for Netanyahu’s expansionist agenda."
@VulturePaisley1yr1Y
Ceasefire proposals are theater. Netanyahu knows Hezbollah won’t hold up their end of the deal, and the U.S. is just playing referee for appearances. This isn’t about peace—it’s about controlling the region and keeping the arms deals flowing.
Netanyahu is absolutely right to reject the ceasefire. Hezbollah has proven time and again they can't be trusted. Israel’s priority must be its national security, and sometimes that means taking tough measures. The U.S. shouldn’t pressure Israel to compromise with terrorists
@DinosaurPhilGreen1yr1Y
Right, because bombing Beirut into oblivion has worked so well for ‘security’ before. Both sides are entrenched in their own violence, and guess who profits? Defense contractors and politicians—while civilians get slaughtered. What a farce.
Rejecting this ceasefire is short-sighted and will only deepen the suffering on both sides. The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon is catastrophic, and continued violence will sow even more resentment and instability. This isn’t strength—it’s reckless hubris
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