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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in direct diplomacy with U.S. President Donald Trump, urging him not to proceed with a reported U.S.-Iran ceasefire and warning against such an agreement in a congratulatory call regarding a rescued pilot. Netanyahu’s government clarified that any such truce explicitly excludes Lebanon, a position echoed by Trump. Concurrently, Israel authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon, with a delegation led by Leiter scheduled to meet in the United States. An Israeli official stated there would be no ceasefire ahead of these talks, even as reports indicated Netanyahu agreed to scale down military strikes in Lebanon following an appeal from Trump.
Israeli military operations in Lebanon continued, drawing condemnation from multiple countries including Italy, Spain, France, and Pakistan, as well as from Iran, which warned that the attacks risked derailing the ceasefire with the U.S. Iran stated the strikes constituted a grave violation and threatened to withdraw from the truce if they continued. Domestically, the halt in hostilities with Iran led to the resumption of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s corruption trial on April 12, amid ongoing political criticism. His government expressed support for a proposed two-week pause on strikes against Iran, while the opposition leader criticized the reported ceasefire as a disaster.
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USThe United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week regional ceasefire following negotiations mediated by Pakistan in Islamabad, with Vice President JD Vance leading the U.S. delegation. This diplomatic breakthrough comes as the Iranian leader publicly stated that negotiations with the U.S. do not end the underlying conflict, highlighting the fragile nature of the agreement. The ceasefire represents a significant shift in U.S.-Iran relations under the Trump administration.
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Apr 7 — Apr 8
IRThe United States and Iran have reportedly agreed to a two-week regional ceasefire, with Iran agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of the arrangement. The talks, held in Pakistan, are conditioned by Iran's demand for a ceasefire in Lebanon before broader negotiations can proceed. Iran has also warned that Israeli strikes in Lebanon threaten these fragile ceasefire discussions.
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Apr 9 — Apr 10
Israel is preparing for direct talks with Lebanon in Washington following pressure from the United States to scale back its military offensive against Hezbollah. This diplomatic push comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a domestic political crisis in the aftermath of the pause in hostilities with Iran. The situation highlights the complex interplay between Israel's regional military campaigns and its internal political stability.
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Apr 9 — Apr 10
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ILIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a two-week postponement of his court date to give testimony in his corruption trial, citing security and political reasons. The trial is scheduled to resume on April 12. Meanwhile, a poll shows his Likud party losing support.
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Apr 10
PSIsrael has barred Spain from participating in a Gaza coordination center, accusing it of bias in the conflict. The move follows a sharp exchange of accusations between Spanish and Israeli leaders over Gaza policy, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
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Apr 10 — Apr 11
GR/IT/PT+3Italy has formally protested to Israel over an incident involving a UN peacekeeper vehicle, marking a diplomatic friction between the two countries. The tension is further evidenced by an Italian politician's decision to leave their party following the cancellation of a partnership with Tel Aviv. These developments reflect growing strain in bilateral relations over specific operational and cooperative disagreements.
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Apr 8
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