Israel supports US pause on Iran but refuses to ease pressure on terror fronts..
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel’s full backing of US President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily suspend strikes on Iran, while firmly clarifying that this pause does not extend to all active fronts.
In an official statement, Netanyahu said Israel supports Trump’s move to halt strikes for two weeks, provided that Iran immediately opens the Strait of Hormuz and ceases all hostile actions against the United States, Israel, and regional partners.
He emphasized that Israel stands aligned with Washington’s broader objective: ensuring that Iran no longer poses a nuclear, missile, or terror threat—not only to Israel and the United States, but also to Arab nations across the region.
Netanyahu further revealed that the United States has reassured Israel of its commitment to achieving these shared strategic goals through upcoming negotiations. This coordination underscores a unified front aimed at dismantling Iran’s destabilizing capabilities.
However, the Prime Minister made a critical distinction: the ceasefire applies strictly to Iran and does not include Lebanon. This signals that Israel’s military operations against Iran-backed forces, particularly Hezbollah, will continue without interruption.
The message is clear—while diplomacy may shape one arena, Israel remains fully engaged on others, determined to maintain pressure on all active threats and prevent any regrouping by hostile actors.
