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Netanyahu backs Iran ceasefire, says Lebanon not included, Israeli media says

AL-MONITOR
Apr 7, 2026
FILE PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/Pool/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/Pool/File Photo — Ronen Zvulun

April 8 (Reuters) - Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country supported U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to suspend attacks against Iran for two weeks but said the ceasefire does not include Lebanon, Israeli media reported on Wednesday.

(Reporting by Enas Alashray and Ahmed Tolba; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)

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