Israel backs US-Iran temporary ceasefire

Author: AyobamiPublished on: April 8, 2026Country: Israel

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Israel backs US-Iran temporary ceasefire

Israel expressed support for US President Donald Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, while clarifying that the ceasefire did not include Lebanon. The ceasefire was agreed upon between Washington and Tehran just before Trump's deadline expired. Israel also stated that it supports US efforts to prevent Iran from posing a nuclear and terror threat.

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