Netanyahu Says No Ceasefire In Lebanon, Confirms Ongoing Strikes On Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that there is no ceasefire in Lebanon and confirmed that Israeli military operations against Hezbollah will continue, even as diplomatic efforts and indirect negotiations involving Lebanon gain momentum.

In a public video address, Netanyahu said Israel would continue striking Hezbollah positions with full force, emphasizing that operations would not stop until what he described as restored security for residents in northern Israel is achieved. His remarks come amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing cross-border violence involving Lebanon-based Hezbollah forces.

The Israeli leader also reiterated that he has instructed his cabinet to open direct negotiations with Lebanon, aimed at addressing long-term security arrangements and the disarmament of Hezbollah. However, he made it clear that these talks do not imply any halt in military activity, describing the situation as one in which diplomacy and military pressure are proceeding simultaneously.

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Netanyahu’s statement follows a period of conflicting reports regarding whether Lebanon is included in broader ceasefire understandings linked to recent regional diplomatic efforts. While some mediators and international actors have suggested a wider truce framework, Israel has consistently maintained that its operations against Hezbollah remain outside any such agreement.

The continued strikes have drawn strong reactions from regional stakeholders, with Lebanon and Iran condemning Israeli actions and warning that ongoing attacks could undermine already fragile diplomatic processes. At the same time, Israel argues that Hezbollah continues to pose a direct security threat, justifying its ongoing military campaign.

The situation reflects an increasingly complex overlap between battlefield operations and diplomatic negotiations, as regional powers attempt to balance de-escalation efforts with entrenched security concerns. With talks expected to continue in parallel with military operations, the prospects for a durable ceasefire remain uncertain.

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