Israeli minister rejects Hezbollah ceasefire terms

Israeli Minister of Settlements and National Missions Ofir Sofer has publicly rejected the terms of a potential ceasefire with Hezbollah. In response to reports of a truce, Sofer stated that any agreement that turns residents of Israel's northern border communities into "hostages of Hezbollah" would constitute a failure of the state's mission. His comments reflect the hardline Israeli government position that a ceasefire must include robust security guarantees for the return of displaced civilians. The statement comes amid ongoing cross-border fighting and international diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict.