War: Lebanon not included in Iran's ceasefire - Israel

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: April 8, 2026Country: Israel

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War: Lebanon not included in Iran's ceasefire - Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for US President Donald Trump's decision to suspend attacks against Iran for two weeks. Netanyahu emphasized that the ceasefire does not include Lebanon. His office also stated that the decision is contingent upon Iran opening the straits and halting attacks.

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