A proposed ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is already facing pressure, even before final terms are agreed. Hezbollah has rejected any arrangement that allows Israeli forces to remain inside Lebanon, warning that such a presence would justify continued armed resistance. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a firm stance, insisting that Hezbollah must be dismantled and signalling that Israeli troops will not withdraw completely under a ceasefire. The disagreement highlights a deeper issue, both sides are working with different definitions of what ending the war actually means. For Hezbollah, it is about sovereignty and withdrawal. For Israel, it is about security and continued operational freedom. With these positions now clearly stated, the proposed ceasefire faces a difficult path forward, as negotiations attempt to bridge a gap that goes beyond immediate hostilities and into long-term control and strategy.