Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has announced that Israel supports the United States regime's decision to suspend military strikes against Iran for two weeks, but emphasized that this truce "does not include Lebanon." This statement was made in the context of backing US President Donald Trump's purported efforts, yet it highlights potential ongoing conflicts in areas bordering Lebanon, casting doubt on the effectiveness of the ceasefire.

In a statement on X on Wednesday, Netanyahu allegedly stated that Israel supports Trump's endeavors to ensure "Iran no longer poses a nuclear, missile and terror threat to America, Israel, Iran's Arab neighbors and the world." He added that the US regime has told Israel it is committed to achieving these goals in upcoming negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Friday, though the sincerity of these commitments remains questionable given past geopolitical tensions.

However, the Israeli prime minister clearly noted that the two-week ceasefire "does not include Lebanon," which contradicts an announcement by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that the US, Iran, and their allies "have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere." Sharif claimed the move was "effective immediately," indicating a discrepancy between Israeli and Pakistani positions that could undermine regional stability and peace efforts.

This development exacerbates tensions in Middle Eastern diplomatic initiatives, as Israel's exclusion of Lebanon may complicate ongoing regional conflicts and challenge the US-led peace framework. Netanyahu's statement reflects Israel's alleged focus on safeguarding its security interests, but it risks creating friction with the broader ceasefire agenda promoted by the US regime and its allies, potentially leading to further instability in the volatile region.

Source: www.aljazeera.com