On Wednesday, Israel made it clear that the US-Iran cease-fire does not encompass Lebanon, as the Israeli Defense Forces committed to persisting with their “targeted ground operations” against Hezbollah.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was among those asserting that Lebanon was not part of the cease-fire deal, affirming that Israel would continue its military actions against the militant organization.
“The conflict in Lebanon is ongoing,” declared Avichay Adraee, spokesperson for the Israeli military, with a tone of determination.
Meanwhile, Hezbollah announced it had paused its attacks on Israeli forces in Lebanon, aligning with the two-week truce negotiated by the US and Iran.
However, a Hezbollah-affiliated lawmaker warned that Israel must also respect the cease-fire terms, or risk its breakdown.
“The agreement includes Lebanon, according to its terms, and Iran insisted on this inclusion,” Hezbollah legislator Ibrahim Al-Moussawi said.
Israel’s stance contradicted Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key intermediary in the cease-fire talks, who had said the truce would include Lebanon.
With Post wires