April 10 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Thursday that there was "no cease-fire in Lebanon" and that Israel would continue striking Hezbollah, while announcing direct negotiations with Lebanon.
"I wish to inform you: There is no cease-fire in Lebanon. We are continuing to strike Hezbollah with full force, and we will not stop until we restore your security," he said in an address.
"Following repeated requests from the Lebanese government to open peace negotiations with us, last night I instructed the Cabinet to begin direct negotiations with Lebanon."
Netanyahu said Israel's goals in the talks were to secure the disarmament of Hezbollah and a "historic, sustainable peace between Israel and Lebanon."
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