'Israel backs US ceasefire with Iran but not Hezbollah': What Netanyahu said on two-week truce April 7, 2026 at 08:45PM

Israel backs President Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, provided Tehran reopens vital shipping lanes and halts regional attacks. However, Prime Minister Netanyahu stressed this ceasefire explicitly excludes Lebanon, indicating continued operations on that front. This stance contrasts with Iran's broader peace proposal, highlighting ongoing regional complexities and differing interpretations of the truce.