During a meeting of the Israeli Security Cabinet, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed the ministers that, if Hezbollah accepts the ceasefire agreement under negotiation, he will take the text for approval by the collegiate
The statement came amid a tense discussion about the war in Lebanon.
Several ministers were dissatisfied with the possibility of an agreement and defended a tougher stance.
Energy Minister Eli Cohen stated that a normal country would have completely destroyed the enemy.
Others, such as Ze’ev Elkin, Orit Strook and Yitzhak Wasserlauf, argued that Hezbollah does not really want the truce, that Israel needs to change the situation on the border and that it should not give in just to please the Americans.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir ironically suggested that Netanyahu take children from northern cities to show Donald Trump the need for strong military action against the group.
On the other hand, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich considered that a ceasefire under these conditions would be a great achievement.
Netanyahu clarified that, at the moment, there is no agreement because Hezbollah rejected the proposals.
“If they agree, I will bring the text for your approval”, he reinforced.
The conversation reflects internal divisions within the Israeli government over how to end the conflict in Lebanon.
Published in 06/05/2026 10h10
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