The Israeli government announced Tuesday that, having achieved its stated objectives in the ongoing operation against Iran, it had agreed to President Trump’s proposal for a mutual cease-fire.
In a statement released by the Prime Minister’s office, Israel emphasized it would respond “forcefully” to any violations.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with his defense minister, the chief of staff and the Mossad director, convened a security cabinet meeting to ensure that the military had not only met but exceeded its operational goals. According to the Israeli statement, the country successfully neutralized Iran’s “immediate existential threats”—both nuclear and ballistic—and established full control over Tehran’s airspace. The statement also claimed that dozens of Iranian government targets had been destroyed and that Iran’s military command infrastructure had suffered “severe damage,” including intensive strikes in Tehran over the past 24 hours.
In addition, Israel expressed gratitude to President Trump and the United States for their support in both defense and the coordinated strike on Iran. Describing the operation’s results as “major historic achievements,” the statement portrayed Israel as having asserted itself among the world’s powers.
Despite acknowledging the cease-fire, Israel made clear its readiness to resume action should Iran breach the agreement—underscoring an atmosphere of tense vigilance even as hostilities pause.
