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Israel backs US two-week pause on strikes against Iran, says Lebanon excluded

Israel endorsed Washington's two-week suspension of strikes against Iran provided Tehran reopens the straits and halts attacks, while stressing Lebanon is not included as talks aim to begin in Islamabad.

Apr 8th 2026 · Israel

Insights

  • Israel supports the US decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks.
  • Israel said the pause does not cover Lebanon.
  • Israel conditioned support on Iran immediately reopening the straits and stopping attacks on the US, Israel and regional states.
  • Israel supports US efforts to remove Iran's nuclear, missile and terror threats.
  • Washington told Israel it is committed to shared goals ahead of negotiations, and Iran said talks with the US will start on April 10 in Islamabad.

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