Lebanon Pushes for Ceasefire Amid Rising Tensions

Lebanon's Information Minister Ziad Makary announced that diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire with Israel are underway. He highlighted the challenges as tensions escalate following the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, confirmed on Saturday. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's ceasefire intentions were upended by the assassination decision.

Lebanon's Information Minister Ziad Makary announced during a cabinet session on Sunday that diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire with Israel are actively underway.

Makary stated, "It is certain that the Lebanese government wants a ceasefire, and everyone knows that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went to New York based on the premise of a ceasefire, but the decision was made to assassinate Nasrallah." The confirmation of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's death on Saturday has significantly heightened tensions between Lebanon and Israel, following months of ongoing conflict along their shared border.

He further added, "Diplomatic efforts to achieve a ceasefire are ongoing. The Prime Minister is not falling short, but the matter is not that easy."

(With inputs from agencies.)