Israeli leaders’ statements demanding that “all of Lebanon must burn” have become an unwelcome complication to peace negotiations as a ceasefire between the Israeli militia and Hezbollah begins.

Israel and Hezbollah, two parties that did not sign on to the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Israel, exchanged strikes on Friday. Ultranationalist leaders in Israel, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, have poured gasoline on the fire by opposing any deal that would restrict Israeli military operations against Hezbollah.