Netanyahu says US-Iran ceasefire ‘does not include Lebanon’
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- Netanyahu says US-Iran ceasefire does not cover Israel’s operations in Lebanon.
- Lebanese authorities report continued attacks and displacement amid ongoing war.
The office of 'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for the United States’ decision to suspend strikes on Iran but clarified that the two-week truce will not apply to Israel’s ongoing military operations in Lebanon.
Netanyahu said on X that Israel backs US President Donald Trump’s efforts to prevent Iran from posing a nuclear, missile, or terror threat to America, Israel, Iran’s Arab neighbors, and the world. “The two-week ceasefire does not include Lebanon,” he added.
The statement followed Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s announcement that the US, Iran, and their allies had agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere, including Lebanon.
Ongoing attacks in Lebanon
Lebanon’s National News Agency reported that the 'Israeli' military continues to strike southern towns, including Srifa in the Tyre region, and issued evacuation warnings for nearby buildings. The Lebanese army urged civilians to avoid returning to the south due to ongoing attacks.
Since March 2, 'Israeli' strikes on Lebanon have killed over 1,500 people and displaced more than 1.2 million. 'Israeli' forces have launched an invasion of southern Lebanon, seeking to establish a buffer zone.
Hezbollah’s role
Hezbollah’s involvement since March 2 has expanded the conflict, opening a second front against Israel in support of Iran. Analysts note that Hezbollah seeks political leverage in potential US-Iran negotiations, criticizing the Lebanese government for failing to enforce previous ceasefire terms agreed in November 2024.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam emphasized that upcoming negotiations will be crucial, as Israel demands security guarantees that the Lebanese state cannot provide.
The situation underscores the fragility of the US-Iran ceasefire and the continued humanitarian toll in southern Lebanon.
