While maintaining that the last-minute ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon, Israel has supported Donald Trump’s decision to halt planned military strikes against Iran.

Just before Trump’s deadline for taking military action passed, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Tehran claimed that as part of the agreement, it would ensure that maritime traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz would be safe. The pause was meant to facilitate talks aimed at resolving the conflict. In Pakistan, negotiations are anticipated to start.

In a statement, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel supports the US decision, provided Iran immediately reopens the strait and halts attacks against the US, Israel, and other countries in the region.

Israel also reiterated its support for efforts to ensure Iran no longer poses what it described as a nuclear, missile, and security threat. However, Israel clarified that the ceasefire agreement does not apply to Lebanon, contradicting earlier remarks by Shehbaz Sharif, who had indicated that the truce would cover all areas, including Lebanon.

The situation in Lebanon escalated after Hezbollah launched rocket attacks on Israel, prompting Israeli military operations and airstrikes. Authorities say more than 1,500 people have been killed in the violence.

Israel had previously encouraged Trump to take a more direct role in the conflict with Iran, which it considers a key adversary.