Deadly strikes hit southern Lebanon as Netanyahu rejects Gaza peace proposal
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon leave nine dead as Netanyahu rejects a US-backed Gaza peace plan and minister Ben-Gvir calls for daily targeted killings.
Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least nine people, marking the deadliest escalation since the June ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The attacks came amid growing friction surrounding disarmament oversight, following denials by Lebanese officials that Beirut had agreed to a shortlist of foreign nations to monitor Hezbollah forces under United States-mediated discussions.
Meanwhile, regional diplomatic efforts faced significant setbacks as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed a US-backed peace proposal for Gaza endorsed by Donald Trump. Netanyahu reiterated his categorical opposition to Palestinian statehood and insisted on Hamas disarming prior to any troop withdrawal. Adding to tensions, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir publicly called for conducting dozens of targeted killings nightly throughout Gaza.
Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, Flux24, HotNews, Ziarul de Gardă
Sources
- Adevărul — Israelul respinge planul de pace al lui Trump pentru Gaza. Netanyahu: „Atât timp cât sunt prim-ministru, nu se va înfiinţa niciun stat palestinian”
- Digi24 — Libanul nu a fost de acord cu o listă restrânsă de ţări care ar putea verifica dezarmarea Hezbollah (oficial)
- Ziarul de Gardă — Atacuri israeliene în sudul Libanului: nouă persoane, inclusiv copii, au fost ucise
- Flux24 — Ministrul israelian al Securității Naționale: Cred că ar trebui să se comită crime țintite în Gaza, astfel încât 30 până la 40 de persoane să fie eliberate în fiecare noapte. Există oameni acolo care nu merită să trăiască
- HotNews — Un important ministru israelian îndeamnă la comiterea a zeci de crime zilnic în Gaza: „Nici măcar nu sunt oameni”
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