Israeli opposition leader says Israel must not agree to a ceasefire in Lebanon

Israeli opposition leader and head of the Labour Party, Yair Golan, stated in an interview that "we must not agree to a three-week a priori ceasefire".

Golan suggested a shorter ceasefire of three to four days, during which time progress could be made with the Lebanese government and secured with international guarantees. 

Earlier today Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied reports about ceasefire talks, stating that they are incorrect. 

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz dismissed earlier reports of a potential ceasefire with Hezbollah, stating "there will be no ceasefire in the north".

When the war on Gaza began in October last year, Golan called for electricity to be cut off and all supplies to be withheld from Gaza.

"First of all, close all supplies to Gaza. I think in this battle we should not allow a humanitarian effort," he said at the time.

The policy, which was implemented by Israel, is a form of collective punishment, a war crime under international law.