The Foreign Minister Israel Katzwho currently replaces Netanyahu, confirmed that there will be no ceasefire in the north and that Israel will fight Hezbollah until victory, ensuring the safety of the residents of the north. According to some press reports, Netanyahu initially showed an openness towards a truce, only to then back down under pressure from the tougher wing of the government.
The far right of the government, led by the Minister for National Security Itamar Ben-Gvirhas staunchly opposed any permanent ceasefire, threatening to pull her party out of the coalition. Also figures of the Likud and the leader of New Hope, Gideon Saarhave expressed opposition, arguing that only Hezbollah would benefit from it.
From the opposition, the leader of Yesh Atid, Yair Lapidsuggested accepting a truce of only 7 days, to prevent Hezbollah from restoring its command and control systems. Lapid reiterated that any proposal must include the removal of Hezbollah from the northern border and allow the resumption of negotiations for the release of hostages held by Hamas.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant approved the continuation of offensive operations against Hezbollah, after a meeting with senior Israeli security and intelligence officials. During the meeting, a new targeted attack against a Hezbollah commander was followed live, Mohammed Srurknown as Abu Salehwho was killed byIdf.
Among recent attacks, the IDF struck infrastructure used by Hezbollah on the border between Syria And Lebanon for weapons smuggling, and a building a Baalbekresulting in the deaths of 23 Syrian workers. Since the beginning of the bombing campaign, more than 22,000 peoplehalf of whom are Syrians, have fled to Syria.