Jerusalem, Apr 8 (KNS): Israel on Tuesday said it supports US President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, while setting conditions including reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and cessation of attacks in the region.

In a statement, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel backs the US move provided Tehran “immediately reopens the Strait of Hormuz and halts attacks on the US, Israel and other countries in the region.”

“Israel also supports the US effort to ensure that Iran no longer poses a nuclear, missile and terror threat to America, Israel, Iran’s Arab neighbours and the world,” the statement said.

It added that Washington has conveyed its commitment to achieving these objectives through upcoming negotiations.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

“The United States has told Israel that it is committed to achieving these goals, shared by the US, Israel and Israel’s regional allies, in the upcoming negotiations,” it said.

The statement also clarified that the proposed two-week ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon.

The development comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia, with concerns over maritime security and regional stability centred around the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route.(KNS).