Israel Backs US Led Ceasefire With Iran; Netanyahu Clarifies Military Operations Continue in Lebanon

JERUSALEM, April 8, 2026 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally expressed Israel’s support for President Trump’s decision to implement a two-week suspension of strikes against Iran.

In an official statement, Netanyahu confirmed that the temporary truce is strictly conditional upon Iran immediately reopening international shipping straits and ceasing all hostile actions against the United States, Israel, and regional partners.

The Prime Minister emphasized that Israel remains aligned with the U.S. mission to permanently eliminate the nuclear, missile, and terror threats posed by Tehran.

While the Israeli government is cooperating with the upcoming negotiations to secure these shared security goals, Netanyahu issued a critical clarification: the two-week ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon, where Israeli military operations are expected to continue despite the pause in direct strikes on Iranian soil.