Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will “continue fighting with full force” in Lebanon, despite the U.S. led push for a ceasefire. Netanyahu’s remarks came this week at the UN General Assembly, where diplomatic efforts to end the airstrikes along the Israel-Lebanon border have dominated talks.
Israel is now preparing for a possible ground invasion in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah militants. More than 600 people have been killed in Lebanon in recent days. The U.S. and several European Union countries are calling for an immediate 21-day ceasefire to allow for negotiations in the escalating conflict. Calling the conflict “intolerable” saying it “presents an unacceptable risk of a broader regional escalation.”
While this proposed deal only applies to the Israel-Lebanon border, negotiators are hoping a three-week pause could restart failed talks for a ceasefire and hostage release between Israel and Hamas. For the latest developments, Rutgers associate professor of political science Michael Boyle discusses more.
