#Israel #Rejects #US-Backed #Ceasefire #Proposal with #Hezbollah

On Thursday, Israel rejected a ceasefire proposal with Hezbollah, defying calls from allies, including the United States, for a halt in fighting. Israeli warplanes bombarded Lebanon, with a strike hitting the southern suburbs of Beirut. This area, a known Hezbollah stronghold, was heavily targeted, escalating fears of a wider conflict. Foreign Minister Israel Katz declared, “There will be no ceasefire in the north,“ as Israeli forces launched an exercise simulating a ground invasion just kilometers from the Lebanese border. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled their homes amidst this intense bombardment, with concerns mounting over a potential wider war across the Middle East. Despite efforts by the U.S., France, and other allies calling for a 21-day ceasefire, Israel continues to reject any truce. Meanwhile, tensions rise as Hezbollah fired missiles at targets in Israel, and Israel’s military struck Hezbollah targets across Lebanon. What’s next? The situation remains tense