Coalition members flatly rejected the U.S.-France proposal for a 21-day ceasefire, while opposition leader Yair Lapid argued that a shorter truce could be acceptable.

“Imagine releasing two statements calling for a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as if the government of Lebanon has any agency and sovereignty,” wrote Jason Brodsky, of United Against Nuclear Iran.

The Israeli prime minister’s remarks come amid reports that the Biden administration is spearheading a new diplomatic effort to end the fighting.

Israel’s enemies are assisting in this war. That’s what is happening now in Lebanon.

The rocket hit Kibbutz Sa’ar in northern Israel’s Western Galilee.

Sirens were activated across the Gush Dan and Sharon regions, including in Tel Aviv, amid the intensifying conflict with the Iranian terror proxy in Lebanon.

The strike came less than 24 hours after the attempted assassination of Hezbollah’s No. 3 terrorist commander, Ali Karaki, in the same area.

Israel’s government has approved the declaration of a “special emergency situation” countrywide.

Hundreds of launchers comprising thousands of launcher barrels have been destroyed in successive waves of Israeli strikes on Hezbollah’s rocket infrastructure.