Defeat from the jaws of victory: Israel reacts to Trump’s Iran ceasefire

Al Jazeera Political StrategyNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by Simon Speakman CordallApril 8, 2026 at 03:34 PM

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Failed US-Iran talks in Pakistan raise questions about fragile ceasefire

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Following a two-week ceasefire in the war on Iran brokered by the US and Pakistan, Israel faces a weakened position, according to analysts. Announced by US President Donald Trump in April 2026, the ceasefire leaves Iran standing, despite Israel's military actions. While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports the US decision, claiming Iran no longer poses a significant threat, he asserts the ceasefire doesn't extend to Israel's conflict with Lebanon. This stance has drawn strong criticism from Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid, who calls the ceasefire a political disaster, accusing Netanyahu of failing strategically and politically. Other Israeli figures have also criticized Netanyahu's handling of the situation and communication regarding the ceasefire.

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Ofer Cassif said Netanyahu has no interest in talking to the people of Israel.

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Yair Lapid called the ceasefire one of the greatest “political disasters in all of our history”.

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Netanyahu does not regard the ceasefire as extending to Israel’s war on Lebanon.

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Netanyahu supports the US decision and claims Iran no longer poses a nuclear, missile and terror threat.

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Trump announced a two-week ceasefire in the war on Iran.

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Hadash 30% Ofer Cassif 30% Yair Lapid 40% Pakistan 50% Hezbollah 50% Lebanon ×250% United States ×370% Donald Trump 70% Benjamin Netanyahu ×480% Iran ×990% Israel ×990%

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ceasefire 100% iran 90% israel 90% regional nemesis 70% political backlash 70% us decision 60% benjamin netanyahu 60% peace negotiations 50% lebanon 50% strategic failure 40%