On the 8th (local time), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for the decision announced by U.S. President Donald Trump to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks.

Reuters, citing Israeli media, reported that while Netanyahu supports the ceasefire proposal, he said that combat against Hezbollah, a pro-Iran armed faction in Lebanon, is not included in the agreement.

This differs from the announcement by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who mediated the two-week truce. That morning, via X, Sharif stated, “The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States, together with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire across all regions (the Middle East), including Lebanon,” adding, “This measure takes effect immediately.”

The Middle East war began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran. Hezbollah, a pro-Iran armed faction in Lebanon, declared its participation in the war on the 2nd of last month and attacked Israel on the side of Iran.

As of the 7th, the 39th day of the war, the United States and Iran had effectively agreed to a two-week ceasefire.

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump stated, “On the condition that Iran agrees to the full, immediate, and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend bombing and attacks against Iran for two weeks.”

Iran likewise officially confirmed, in line with the announcement by President Trump, that the two countries had agreed to a two-week ceasefire.