Opposition politicians are asking what Israel has gained in this war that Netanyahu had sought for so long. Pakistan, which mediated the talks, does not recognize Israel, and Israeli officials did not attend the negotiations. He is not in the decision-making circle.”In the days after Trump unilaterally announced the ceasefire, Netanyahu asserted some independence, insisting that Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militia, was not included in the truce. Israel’s military says it has met its operational goals, significantly damaging Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs, and eliminating top regime officials and commanders. Lebanon, where according to health officials Israel has killed 2,000 people since March, remains especially dangerous.

Source: Washington Post April 12, 2026 16:32 UTC