Hezbollah has rejected a ceasefire plan that was agreed by Lebanon and Israel in US led talks.
Hezbollah does not accept the deal and called it unfair. At the same time, Israel continued airstrikes in southern Lebanon and said it will not pull back its forces for now. The United States said the agreement depends on Hezbollah stopping all attacks and moving its fighters away from areas near the border in southern Lebanon. The deal also focuses on creating calm along the border after months of fighting.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem strongly opposed the plan. He said the talks ignore the rights of the Lebanese people and described the proposal as harmful. He also said resistance against Israel will continue as long as Israeli forces remain in the area.
Israel responded by saying it will keep military operations going. Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israeli forces will continue strikes and target Hezbollah positions. Israel also said it has the freedom to act in Lebanon with US support if Israeli areas are attacked.
Lebanon said Israeli airstrikes hit several locations in the south, including Sohmor, where five people were killed. A drone was also seen flying over Beirut during the ongoing tension. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said the US plan could be a final chance to reach a lasting ceasefire if all sides agree. He also suggested that a ceasefire could start quickly if conditions are accepted.
The agreement also includes plans for the Lebanese army to take control of certain pilot areas near the border. However, Israel insists it will keep a security zone in southern Lebanon. The conflict has forced many people to leave their homes, with around 1.2 million displaced in Lebanon. Tension remains high, and both sides continue to disagree on key conditions for peace.
