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- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the ceasefire with Iran will not include Hezbollah, affirming that Israel will continue its strikes against the group.
Netanyahu added that the ceasefire is "not the end," noting that Israel has further objectives to achieve either through agreement or by resuming combat. He warned that Israel is prepared to restart the war at any moment and that Iran's enriched uranium will be removed by agreement or force.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar expressed doubt regarding the sustainability of the U.S.-Iran truce, citing major sticking points. "Nothing is over yet," Sa'ar said in an interview. "I do not see how the positions of the United States and Iran can be reconciled."
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire just one hour before the expiration of an ultimatum issued by Donald Trump. Peace talks are scheduled to begin in Islamabad on Friday.
Trump announced on Truth Social that, following discussions with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir, he agreed to suspend military intervention for two weeks on the condition that Iran immediately reopens the Strait of Hormuz. Trump added that the U.S. has received a 10-point proposal from Iran which serves as a "practical basis for negotiation."
A White House official confirmed that Israel has agreed to the ceasefire with Iran. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt hailed the two-week truce as a "victory" for the United States.
Ceasefire "Everywhere"
Iranian officials confirmed they agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks provided attacks cease. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that safe passage through the strait would be coordinated with Iranian armed forces. Iran's Supreme National Security Council emphasized that engaging in negotiations in Islamabad "does not mean the end of the war."
Iran's 10-point proposal reportedly requires continued Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz, acceptance of uranium enrichment, and the lifting of all sanctions.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday that the U.S., Iran, and their allies agreed to an immediate ceasefire "everywhere, including Lebanon." However, Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the two-week ceasefire does not include Lebanon, according to Israel's Channel 12.