Middle East tensions persist as Israel rejects Iran's conditional ceasefire
Iran proposed a conditional cessation of its strikes if Israel halted operations in southern Lebanon, but Israel rejected the terms, vowing to continue acting against Hezbollah. Israeli strikes on Monday killed 14.
Following reciprocal attacks, Iran offered to cease its strikes if Israel halted operations in southern Lebanon. However, Israel rejected these terms, with its Defense Minister asserting the country "will continue to act" against Hezbollah in Lebanon. On Monday, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon reportedly resulted in 14 fatalities, including at least eight in the city of Tyre. The Israeli military also carried out bombings in Beirut's southern suburbs. Amidst these persistent regional tensions, former US President Donald Trump advocated for more "surgical" strikes against Hezbollah.
Sources: Le Monde
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