Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel has not responded to the ceasefire proposal between Israel and Lebanon

Continuing the efforts of the United States and several countries to establish a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Israeli Prime Minister announced that his country has not yet responded to this proposal. Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Thursday, October 5, that his government has not yet responded to the 21-day ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Israeli Prime Minister's office announced in a statement that this ceasefire was proposed by the United States and France, and he has instructed the Israeli army to 'continue fighting with full force.' The Israeli army, in a separate statement, announced that its tank unit conducted a military exercise on Thursday morning, October 5, just a few kilometers from the Lebanese border. According to this statement, soldiers during the recent exercise have strengthened their logistical and operational readiness for combat 'in enemy territory located at the northern borders.' The commander of the Israeli Air Force, General Tomer Bar, announced at an airbase in central Israel that necessary preparations for a possible ground operation are underway. This senior Israeli commander emphasized that the Air Force is working to prevent the transfer of weapons from Iran to Hezbollah in Lebanon. He described this mission as 'Israel's top priority' and stated that the security of Hassan Nasrallah, the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, and the ability of this militia group to repair damages incurred in recent days depend on the support of the Islamic Republic. Meanwhile, Olaf Scholz, the Chancellor of Germany, warned during a meeting with Israeli opposition politician Benny Gantz about the possibility of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict expanding to the Middle East region. Olaf Scholz emphasized on 'X' that Hezbollah must withdraw from the Lebanese border areas and 'all parties involved have a duty to find a diplomatic solution.' The spokesperson for the German Chancellor quoted Olaf Scholz as saying that 'Iran also bears responsibility for reducing tensions.' Germany is among the countries calling for an immediate 21-day ceasefire between the borders of Israel and Lebanon. Iranian proxies in Iraq have assisted Hezbollah in Lebanon; Israel: the fight continues. The leader of the Houthis in Yemen: we support Lebanon and Hezbollah against Israel. The founder of Hezbollah in Lebanon called for the trial and punishment of the leader of the Islamic Republic. UN experts: the Houthis in Yemen have become 'powerful' with the help of the Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah.