Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for the United States’ decision to suspend strikes on Iran, while making clear that the temporary ceasefire does not extend to Israel’s ongoing military operations in Lebanon.

In a statement posted Wednesday, Netanyahu said Israel supports efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to ensure that Iran no longer poses a nuclear, missile, or security threat to the United States, Israel, or regional allies.

However, he emphasized that the two-week truce “does not include Lebanon,” signaling that Israeli operations there will continue.

Netanyahu’s remarks came after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the United States, Iran, and their respective allies had agreed to an immediate ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon. Sharif said the ceasefire would take effect immediately.

Despite those claims, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported that Israeli forces continued strikes in southern Lebanon. Airstrikes reportedly targeted the town of Srifa in the Tyre region, while Israeli authorities also issued evacuation warnings for buildings in nearby areas.

The Lebanese military urged civilians to delay returning to southern regions, citing ongoing risks.

“In light of regional developments and reports of a ceasefire, citizens are advised to wait before returning to southern villages and towns,” the army said in a statement. “Approaching areas where Israeli forces have advanced may expose individuals to continued attacks.”

Lebanon became further entangled in the broader conflict on March 2, when the Iran-aligned group Hezbollah launched attacks on Israel, prompting a widening regional confrontation.