From: Reuters September 27, 2024 Israel rejects US-backed Lebanon ceasefire plan, hits Beirut again
Israel rejected global calls on Thursday for a ceasefire with the Hezbollah movement, defying its biggest ally in Washington and pressing ahead with strikes that have killed hundreds in Lebanon and heightened fears of an all-out regional war.
Despite Israel's stance, the U.S. and France sought to keep prospects alive for an immediate 21-day truce they proposed on Wednesday, and said negotiations continued, including on the sidelines of a United Nations meeting in New York.
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The Guardian September 26, 2024 US thwarts French and British push for Lebanon ceasefire call at UN
An effort led by France and Britain to secure a joint statement by the UN security council calling for a ceasefire in Lebanon has stalled in the face of US objections.
Washington says Israel has legitimate security problem and more complex diplomatic agreement is required
Why is no one calling for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and Why is Israel not questioning the double standards and hypocrisy
