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Iran conflict, and even less over [Pakistani-brokered peace talks](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/07/us-and-iran-close-to-temporary-truce-pakistani-officials-claim). Such is the scepticism over Netanyahu’s trustworthiness among the general public and independent press that the immediate reaction among observers
Iran, the official added, was prolonging the conflict in Lebanon to position itself as a mediator. “The quickest way to protect civilians and reduce escalation is for Hezbollah to cease fire immediately,” the official said
statement released by Netanyahu's office. On Tuesday, the US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said Israeli Iron Dome air defence batteries had been sent to the UAE during the war. Iran hit several targets
Iran recently accused the UAE of strengthening ties with Israel, while reports emerged claiming that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a “secret” visit to the Gulf state during the conflict. The UAE [denied](/news/2026/5/13/netanyahu-visited-uae-in-secret-during-us-israel-war-on-iran-office-says
statement on Tuesday, Netanyahu said the Israeli military **“is operating with large forces in the field and capturing and controlling areas”.** “We are fortifying the security strip to protect the northern communities,” he said
conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he agreed to the ceasefire “to advance” peace efforts with Lebanon, but that Israeli troops would not withdraw from a “security zone” inside Lebanese territory. Lebanese Prime Minister
conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [Israel's government is expected to collapse over ultra-Orthodox military draft](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/12/g-s1-121631/israel-military-ultra-orthodox-netanyahu-coalition) Netanyahu met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a gathering that "resulted
statement carried by state news agency WAM, the UAE said reports of a Netanyahu visit or the presence of an Israeli military delegation were “baseless”, stressing that its ties with Israel under the Abraham Accords
Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah as part of any permanent agreement. Other demands from the Iranian delegation included the release of $6 billion in frozen assets, guarantees around its nuclear program and the right
Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon, with which Israel has been exchanging fire for the past six weeks. But in a later post on Truth Social, Trump urged the group to abide by the ceasefire
statement that the strait was “declared completely open” came as a new 10-day truce in Lebanon entered its first full day, partly pausing fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed [Hezbollah](https://www.theguardian.com/world/hezbollah)
Netanyahu, which "went very well". The president did not give any further details on the deal, but has insisted any agreement would "absolutely" prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. But on Sunday, he said
Netanyahu, according to multiple accounts of the lead-up to the conflict. The US vice-president, JD Vance, assigned to lead the US delegation to peace talks in Pakistan, suggested there had been a “legitimate
conflict with the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah escalates. Benjamin Netanyahu said "terror targets" in the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh would be struck in response to its rocket and drone attacks on Israeli civilians
Netanyahu said in a statement released after the capture of the castle. “We have returned united, determined and stronger than ever.” Hezbollah remained defiant, announcing operations on Sunday against what it said were Israeli soldiers
Iran’s economy over time, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is creating more immediate and urgent pressure on global markets. ## In the Gulf - CENTCOM said an “additional wave of Iranian drones” attempted
conflict: [World leaders on ceasefire](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates#One) | [Lebanon reactions](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates#Two) | [Strait of Hormuz](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates#Three) --- ## **World leaders urge restraint as an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes hold**  that Netanyahu dragged the US into the conflict. Support for Israel in the US is at a historic
conflict in that country. But it calls for Israel to refrain from strikes on **Beirut** and its suburbs controlled by [Hezbollah](https://www.theguardian.com/world/hezbollah), while the **Iran**-aligned group would halt its attacks on Israel
statement. Israel responded to that by carrying out multiple attacks across Iran on Monday, including the capital Tehran, despite US President Donald Trump reportedly telling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to escalate. “I call