Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - Israel has backed Donald Trump’s decision to suspend planned military strikes against Iran, while insisting that the last-minute ceasefire does not extend to Lebanon.
The United States and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire
agreement shortly before Trump’s deadline for military action expired. As part
of the arrangement, Tehran said it would guarantee safe passage for maritime
traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with the pause intended to allow
negotiations aimed at ending the conflict. Talks are expected to begin in
Pakistan.
In a statement, the office of Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel supports the US decision, provided Iran
immediately reopens the strait and halts attacks against the US, Israel, and
other countries in the region.
Israel also reiterated its support for efforts to ensure
Iran no longer poses what it described as a nuclear, missile, and security
threat. However, Israel clarified that the ceasefire agreement does not apply
to Lebanon, contradicting earlier remarks by Shehbaz Sharif, who had indicated
that the truce would cover all areas, including Lebanon.
The situation in Lebanon escalated after Hezbollah launched
rocket attacks on Israel, prompting Israeli military operations and airstrikes.
Authorities say more than 1,500 people have been killed in the violence.
Israel had previously encouraged Trump to take a more direct
role in the conflict with Iran, which it considers a key adversary.
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