Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently addressed the UN, reaffirming Israel's commitment to military strikes against Hezbollah despite international pressure for a ceasefire. While acknowledging the suffering of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, Netanyahu rejected a U.S.-backed truce proposal, prioritizing Israel’s security amid escalating violence on the Lebanon border. His stance has caused tension with global allies and highlighted the intense domestic pressure he faces​. [1]
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently addressed the UN, reaffirming Israel's commitment to military strikes against Hezbollah despite international pressure for a ceasefire. While acknowledging the suffering of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, Netanyahu rejected a U.S.-backed truce proposal, prioritizing Israel’s security amid escalating violence on the Lebanon border. His stance has caused tension with global allies and highlighted the intense domestic pressure he faces​. [1]
[1] https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/09/26/world/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-hamas