The United States and France have proposed a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the proposal. This was informed by the External Affairs Ministry. The Israeli government says it has ordered the army to fight Hezbollah with all its might. Therefore, it is unlikely that the attacks between the two countries will stop so soon.
According to The Indian Express, Israel's Foreign Minister Katz has responded to this by posting on social media. Israel has rejected the offer of a ceasefire by the US and France. "Our offensive in northern Lebanon will continue until our goal of eliminating Hezbollah is achieved." "" "We will continue to fight Hezbollah with all our might," he said.
The US and France have proposed a ceasefire.
The U.S. and France have called on Israel to halt its attacks on Lebanon. Both sides have called for an end to the fighting and a ceasefire. The proposal was supported by Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia and some European countries. However, Israel rejected the proposal.
More than 600 Hezbollah fighters have been killed in Israeli strikes.
Israel and Lebanon have been fighting each other since 2006. The attacks came after last week's explosion in Lebanon. After the explosion, Lebanon launched a missile at Israel. In response, Israel launched an attack on Lebanon. More than 600 people have been killed in the attacks so far.
Israel's troops to cross into Lebanon?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged people to leave their homes along the border with Lebanon. There is talk that the Israeli army is preparing for a ground operation.