Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants exchanged more fire Thursday, as Biden administration officials awaited Israeli and Lebanese action on a 21-day cease-fire proposal formulated by the United States and other nations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu distanced himself from the proposal, emphasizing that Israel has not yet responded to it and instructing his forces to “continue fighting with full force.” The proposal, which does not directly include Hezbollah as a signatory, came after Israel said it was preparing for a potential ground incursion into Lebanon.