israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahuIn his first briefing since the two-week US-Iran ceasefire, he indicated that the ceasefire remains fragile, stressing that it is “not the end” and that Israel retains the option to resume military action if its objectives are not met. Emphasizing a cautious approach, Netanyahu said Israel has its finger on the trigger and is ready to return to war at any time if needed.However, he stressed that the ceasefire agreement was reached “in full cooperation” with Israel, but rejected the suggestion that the country was informed at the last minute. At the same time, Netanyahu made it clear that the agreement with Iran will not go further. HezbollahWarned that Israeli forces “will continue to attack them” despite the pause in hostilities with Tehran.Meanwhile, humanitarian losses continue to mount. The death toll from Israeli strikes across Lebanon rose to 254 on Wednesday, according to the Lebanese Civil Defense, highlighting the intensity of ongoing operations despite a widespread ceasefire regime.The United States and Iran have reached a two-week ceasefire, halting hostilities to open the door to negotiations rather than ending the conflict. Under the temporary ceasefire, both sides will withdraw from military action and talks are about to begin in Islamabad.A key condition is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington linking the continuation of the ceasefire to safe sea passage. In parallel, Iran has proposed comprehensive terms, including sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets.The pause remains fragile and conditional, with both sides keeping military options open if commitments are not met.