Netanyahu says no ceasefire in Lebanon as he vows intensified strikes

WorldPolitics
10 Apr 2026 • 8:53 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Benjamin Netanyahu declared there would be no ceasefire in Lebanon, vowing to continue strikes against Hezbollah with "full force".
  • He stated that military action would persist until Israel's security is restored.
  • Netanyahu clarified that the two-week truce between the US and Iran does not extend to Lebanon.
  • The Israeli Defence Forces recently conducted their largest wave of air strikes in the conflict, resulting in over 300 fatalities.
  • The Israeli prime minister also announced instructions for his government to initiate direct negotiations with Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah and establish peaceful relations.

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