Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has rejected any direct negotiations with Israel and reaffirmed the group’s armed resistance stance. At the same time, Israel has carried out air and ground operations in southern Lebanon, saying it targeted militants and infrastructure linked to Hezbollah

Israel Defense Forces said it carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah sites, even as Donald Trump claimed a three-week ceasefire extension between the two sides. The strikes were reportedly in response to rocket fire, highlighting ongoing tensions despite diplomatic efforts