Netanyahu: A ‘ceasefire with Iran will not include Hezbollah’

Al Jazeera
April 8, 2026
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Netanyahu stated that the ceasefire with Iran will not include Hezbollah.

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This distinction suggests military actions involving Hezbollah may continue, impacting regional stability despite the broader ceasefire.

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Netanyahu stated that a recently agreed "ceasefire with Iran will not include Hezbollah." This declaration clarifies the scope of the ceasefire, suggesting it does not extend to the Lebanese militant group. His remarks indicate that military actions or tensions involving Hezbollah may continue despite the broader agreement. This distinction is significant as Hezbollah is a major Iranian proxy in the region. The statement suggests ongoing challenges to regional stability, even with a US-Iran ceasefire in place.

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