Hezbollah Responds to US Ceasefire Proposal

Lebanon has submitted a written response to a U.S. ceasefire proposal regarding the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah, reportedly receiving the proposal 'positively' but with unspecified conditions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has emphasized that Israel will continue military operations against Hezbollah to ensure security, even if a ceasefire is established. Recent Israeli airstrikes have intensified in Lebanon, resulting in significant casualties and displacement, which is part of Israel's strategy to pressure Hezbollah into accepting the ceasefire terms. The proposed agreement may involve the removal of Hezbollah fighters from certain areas and the establishment of an international monitoring mechanism, but Israeli demands for operational rights in Lebanon after a ceasefire remain contentious. Hezbollah has indicated openness to negotiations but is wary of any Israeli military actions on Lebanese territory. The humanitarian impact of the conflict continues to escalate, with over 3,840 reported deaths and more than a million displaced individuals in Lebanon.