Israel has expressed support for Donald Trump’s decision to suspend military strikes against Iran for two weeks, but clarified that the ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon, according to a statement from the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday.
The Israeli government said it backs the U.S. move on the condition that Tehran immediately reopens the Strait of Hormuz and ceases attacks on the United States, Israel, and other regional nations.
The remarks followed Washington’s announcement of a two-week suspension of attacks on Iran, intended to reduce tensions and create a window for diplomatic negotiations.
Israel also reiterated support for U.S. efforts to ensure that Iran no longer poses a nuclear, missile, or terrorist threat to the United States, Israel, and Arab nations in the region. According to the statement, Washington has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving these shared objectives in forthcoming discussions.
Meanwhile, Iran confirmed that negotiations with the United States are scheduled to begin Friday, April 10, 2026, in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Two White House officials earlier indicated that Israel had agreed to the ceasefire and would suspend its bombing operations against Iran.
However, the Israeli office clarified that the truce does not include military operations in Lebanon, despite Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tweeting that the agreement halted Israel’s campaign in Lebanon.
The ongoing Israeli offensive in Lebanon has so far killed at least 1,500 people and displaced approximately 1.2 million, as the country became entangled in the conflict after Hezbollah fired rockets in support of Iran.
The escalation followed coordinated attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran, which subsequently triggered a renewed Israeli ground and air offensive in Lebanon, further intensifying the regional crisis.
