Hopes for a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel have diminished as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made conflicting statements regarding the proposal. In a recent announcement from Netanyahu's office, he criticized media reports on the ceasefire while confirming that Israel had been consulted about a US-led initiative for a temporary truce. This statement came just hours after another remark that seemed to contradict his latest position, leaving US officials confused ahead of his upcoming speech at the United Nations General Assembly. The situation, which has been tense for three weeks, now appears to be further complicated by Netanyahu's mixed messages, dampening optimism for a resolution in the ongoing conflict.