braking news Israel strikes Lebanon as US

The document details a significant escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with a surge of Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions in southern and eastern Lebanon, as well as areas near the Syrian border. The strikes targeted facilities used by Hezbollah to transfer munitions from Syria into Lebanon. The conflict has led to a massive displacement of people within Lebanon, with over 70,000 seeking refuge in shelters, and a total of over 90,000 people displaced according to the UN. The Lebanese Interior Minister reported that many more have fled to family homes and other unofficial shelters.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that Lebanon is "on the brink," urging both Israel and Hezbollah to cease hostilities. A ceasefire proposal by the US and ten of its allies calling for a 21-day truce along the Israel-Lebanon border has been made, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed the reports of an imminent ceasefire, instructing the Israeli Defense Forces to continue fighting "with full force." Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, also stated that there will be no ceasefire and that Israel will continue to fight Hezbollah with all its might until victory is achieved and residents of northern Israel can safely return to their homes.

Despite the international pressure for a ceasefire, Netanyahu's trip to New York for the UN General Assembly is reportedly driven in part by discussions over a potential temporary ceasefire with Hezbollah. However, there appears to be a strong stance from the Israeli government against a ceasefire at the moment, with a pledge to intensify offensive operations until the conflict is resolved in Israel's favor.