Netanyahu confirms military operations against Hezbollah continue despite broader ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the ceasefire agreement does not apply to the conflict with Lebanon, reaffirming that military operations against Hezbollah will continue. While Netanyahu noted that recent actions involving Iran were coordinated with the U.S., he emphasized that Israel remains prepared for further combat. Hezbollah has countered that it will not enter negotiations unless a ceasefire is established in Lebanon. The Iranian government, led by President Masoud Pezeshkian, has condemned the Israeli bombings as a violation of the truce, threatening the progress of upcoming talks between the U.S. and Iran scheduled in Pakistan. European officials, including EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, have joined calls from France and the U.K. for the Lebanon conflict to be included in the regional ceasefire. Meanwhile, Lebanon has requested formal confirmation from Pakistan regarding its inclusion in the truce agreement. Netanyahu has dismissed claims that the ongoing strikes undermine regional stability, stating that Israel's primary goal is the security of its citizens in the north.