In a recent statement, Naim Qassem, the chief of Hezbollah, reiterated the group's refusal to engage in direct negotiations with Israel, emphasizing the importance of military readiness and resistance against perceived Israeli aggression. He criticized the Lebanese government's approach, calling for a halt to direct negotiations and a shift towards indirect talks instead. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported conducting operations in Southern Lebanon, targeting what they described as imminent threats from Hezbollah. The IDF stated that they eliminated three terrorists and struck various Hezbollah infrastructures, including the headquarters in Bint Jbeil. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Hezbollah's actions are undermining the ceasefire and reaffirmed Israel's commitment to protecting its citizens and soldiers along the northern border. He noted that Israeli military operations in Lebanon are conducted in coordination with the United States, which recently extended a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.