Netanyahu rejects Hezbollah ceasefire demands

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated he rejected Hezbollah's demands for a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and a 'quiet for quiet' ceasefire. Instead, he said any new truce will follow the model of the November 2024 ceasefire, under which the IDF remains in Lebanon and Israel reserves the right to continue striking Hezbollah. This hardline position underscores the significant gap between the two sides as U.S.-brokered talks continue. The announcement comes ahead of a planned White House meeting between Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.