Israel Reports Progress in Lebanon Ceasefire Talks Amid Ongoing Conflict

Israel's new Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has declared that there will be no cease-fire in Lebanon until Israel's war objectives are met, contradicting earlier statements by the Foreign Minister about progress towards a settlement with Hezbollah. This comes amid ongoing conflict with Iran-backed Hamas in Gaza and cross-border attacks with Hezbollah. Katz emphasized the need to continue military actions to weaken Hezbollah and achieve Israel's goals, which include disarming Hezbollah and ensuring the safe return of northern Israelis displaced by the conflict.