A U.S.-led statement calling for a cease-fire warns that the ongoing conflict is “intolerable and presents an unacceptable risk of a broader regional escalation”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to press ahead with the fight against Hezbollah in Lebanon, casting fresh doubts on the prospects of an international push to halt the fighting.

Israel is seeking peace despite fighting for its life in the face of "savage enemies" who want its annihilation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday. "My country is at war, fighting for its life,

The Israeli prime minister castigated Israel’s critics and the United Nations itself during his visit to New York for the U.N. General Assembly.

By James Mackenzie and Timour Azhari JERUSALEM/BEIRUT (Reuters) -Israel will press on with discussions on ceasefire proposals for Lebanon in the days ahead, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday,

Israel's leader softens his stance on a U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal with Hezbollah, but deadly strikes in Lebanon continue before his U.N. speech.

Washington reacted with frustration to Israeli premier’s insistence on continuing to strike Hizbollah with ‘full force’

Israel will continue to discuss ceasefire proposals for Lebanon in the days ahead, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday, as Washington warned that further escalation would only make it harder for civilians on both sides to return home.