Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a vote to elect Israel's next state comptroller at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, June 3, 2026. (Credit: Ronen Zvulun/ Reuters)
BEIRUT — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not bring the proposed Lebanon cease-fire before his security cabinet for approval after Hezbollah rejected the deal, according to Yedioth Ahronoth.
"There is currently no agreement. Hezbollah opposes it and therefore I am not making any decision," Netanyahu reportedly told ministers, adding that he would submit the cease-fire for approval if Hezbollah agreed to it.
Several ministers reportedly opposed a truce, particularly following the announcement that another soldier died in southern Lebanon.
Among the strongest objections were those voiced by far-right ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir, who urged Netanyahu to travel to Washington to advocate for continuing "military operations," and Orit Strook, who reportedly argued that “the border must be changed.”
Hezbollah rejected the proposed cease-fire agreement on Thursday through its leader, Naim Qassem, calling instead for a complete Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and warning of further attacks on northern Israel.
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