Israel Rejects International Calls for Ceasefire Amid Escalating Conflict with Hezbollah
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues to intensify, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explicitly rejecting multiple ceasefire proposals backed by the United States and its allies. Despite ongoing deadly strikes in Lebanon and calls for a 21-day ceasefire by the Biden administration, Netanyahu has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to pursue their operations with 'full force'. The Israeli government has distanced itself from U.S. and French initiatives aimed at halting the hostilities, while Western diplomats warn that continued rejection of ceasefire calls could lead to an all-out war. As explosions rock Beirut and military engagements escalate, the international community is pushing for diplomatic solutions to restore peace in the region.
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