INTERNATIONAL — April 8, 2026
Netanyahu Supports Trump's Two-Week Suspension of Attacks on Iran, Excludes Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supported U.S. President Donald Trump's two-week suspension of attacks on Iran but clarified it does not apply to Lebanon amid Hezbollah tensions. The pause is conditional on Iran reopening maritime access and halting attacks, with Pakistan mediating.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — 2 min read
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has backed U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks.
Netanyahu's office, cited by Reuters, stated the pause applies only to Iran and is conditional on Tehran reopening maritime access and halting attacks on the United States, Israel and other regional states.
The Israeli leader clarified that the suspension does not extend to Lebanon, where military operations continue amid tensions with Hezbollah. Israeli officials confirmed no change in Israel's posture toward Lebanon.
Trump announced the two-week halt to pursue diplomacy and reduce the risk of a wider war. The pause came hours before his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes.
Pakistan mediated the arrangement through Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military officials.
Despite the truce with Iran, conflict persists in Lebanon and Iraq.
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Reliability assessment
Single source (Khaama Press) provides direct, on-record attributions from named public figures (Netanyahu, Trump, Shehbaz Sharif) with concrete details (two-week suspension, conditions, Strait of Hormuz deadline) and cites Reuters for Netanyahu’s office statement.
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A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
Israel supports U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, but <strong>the ceasefire does not include Lebanon</strong>, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Wednesday.
- Netanyahu says US-Iran ceasefire ‘does not include Lebanon’ | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeeraaljazeera.com
But <strong>the two-week ceasefire “does not include Lebanon”, he said.</strong>
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he supports President Donald Trump’s two-week ceasefire with Iran, adding that <strong>the arrangement does not include Lebanon</strong>.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country supported U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to suspend attacks against Iran for two weeks but said <strong>the ceasefire does not include Lebanon</strong>
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