Hezbollah Rejects US Cease-Fire Terms as Fighting With Israel Continues

Hopes for a cease-fire in Lebanon are diminishing as conflict between Israel and Hezbollah persists. A proposed agreement brokered by the United States aimed to halt the ongoing hostilities. The terms of the deal specifically required Hezbollah to cease firing first. This demand was directed at the group, which receives backing from Iran. However, Hezbollah was not a direct participant in the negotiation discussions. The group has formally rejected the conditions put forth in the proposal. Hezbollah characterized the required terms as amounting to a virtual surrender. Consequently, the prospects for an immediate pause in the fighting appear to be fading.