Israel on Sunday signalled it could intensify operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused of rearming, urging Beirut to disarm the Iran-backed group.

Following a US-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, only state security should bear arms. However, Hezbollah insists on disarmament being limited to the country's south.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Hezbollah continues to receive “constant blows,” including in recent days, but is simultaneously attempting to “rearm and recover.” Netanyahu called on the Lebanese government to fulfill its commitment to disarm Hezbollah,

Hezbollah also rejected the prospect of “any political negotiations” between Lebanon and Israel. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Israel accuses Hezbollah of violating ceasefire terms, prompting calls for full disarmament amid escalating cross-border conflict

Iran-backed Hezbollah on Thursday dismissed calls for Lebanon-Israel dialogue and vowed to defend itself as Israel escalates strikes and pressure mounts over the group’s disarmament

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Sunday to disarm Hamas and demilitarise the Gaza Strip, saying his government would keep targeting remaining militant cells despite a ceasefire that took effect last month.

Hezbollah said Thursday it has a right to defend itself against Israel and rejected the prospect of any political negotiations between Lebanon and its southern neighbor. The statement came after Israel warned that it could intensify