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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Politics
Jim Manzon

Iran Ceasefire Won't Save Israel from Hezbollah as Netanyahu Clarifies Lebanon Is Not Included in Deal

Netanyahu’s exclusion of Lebanon shows Israel’s fight against Hezbollah and regional hostilities continues despite hopes for peace. (Credit: RT/X)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backs President Donald Trump's two-week ceasefire with Iran but insists the deal does not cover Lebanon, where Israeli forces continue striking Hezbollah targets.

Netanyahu's office posted on X that Israel 'supports President Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks subject to Iran immediately opening the straits and stopping all attacks on the US, Israel and countries in the region.'

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