Ben Gvir threatens to quit Israeli government if ceasefire agreed in Lebanon

Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has threaten to quit Israel's government if a ceasefire is reached with Hezbollah. 

"If a temporary ceasefire is signed, Jewish Power will not be committed to the coalition," Ben-Gvir said, referring to his far-right party. 

"If the temporary ceasefire becomes permanent, we will resign from the government."

Earlier on Thursday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated that he "did not even respond" to US and French proposals aimed at bringing about a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.