Netanyahu announces 'Israel' accepted ceasefire with Iran
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"Israel" agrees to the US-announced ceasefire after facing decisive Iranian retaliation, signaling Tehran’s resilience and shifting regional dynamics.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the site of the Weizmann Institute of Science, which was hit by missiles fired from Iran, in the central city of Rehovot on Friday, June 20, 2025. (Jack Guez/Pool Photo via AP)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Tuesday that "Israel" has accepted US President Donald Trump’s proposal for a ceasefire with Iran.
According to a statement from Netanyahu’s office, the decision followed the claimed achievement of all strategic objectives. “In Operation ‘Rising Lion,’ the State of Israel achieved monumental historical successes and placed itself in line with the great powers of the world,” the statement said.
While pledging commitment to the ceasefire, Netanyahu’s office also warned that "Israel" would “respond forcefully to any violation.” The announcement followed a closed-door security cabinet meeting Monday night, after which ministers were instructed to avoid public remarks.
The statement claimed that Israeli forces secured “full air control over Tehran’s skies,” inflicted significant losses on Iran’s military leadership, and destroyed “dozens of central Iranian government targets.”
The statement praised the US, expressing gratitude to US President Donald Trump and his administration for their “support in defense and their participation in eliminating the Iranian nuclear threat.”
It concluded by reiterating the ceasefire agreement, stating that “in light of the achievement of the operation’s objectives, and in full coordination with President Trump, Israel has agreed to the president’s proposal for a bilateral ceasefire,” while again warning that any breach would be met with a “forceful” response.
Iran emerges victorious as ceasefire with 'Israel' take effect
Despite Netanyahu's claims, "Israel" did not achieve its objectives in the war, as Iran's nuclear and missile programs remain operational, despite the hits they sustained.
Iran emerged victorious from "Israel's" war after the ceasefire between Tehran and the Israeli occupation came into effect at 7:00 AM (local time).
Tehran's continued retaliations against the Israeli entity had put severe strain on "Israel's" deterrence capabilities, particularly as interceptor numbers dwindled and Iran scored increasing, strategic hits as the days went by, targeting Israeli military facilities and economic infrastructure.
US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire at midnight Monday, just hours after Iran launched a missile strike on the US air base in Qatar in retaliation for the US' attack on Iran's nuclear sites, namely Fordow.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi commented on Trump's remarks, saying that Tehran has no intention of continuing the war if "Israel" halts its illegal attacks on the Iranian people.
On behalf of all Iranians, Araghchi thanked, "our brave Armed Forces who remain ready to defend our dear country until their last drop of blood, and who responded to any attack by the enemy until the very last minute."
The military operations of our powerful Armed Forces to punish Israel for its aggression continued until the very last minute, at 4am.
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 24, 2025
Together with all Iranians, I thank our brave Armed Forces who remain ready to defend our dear country until their last drop of blood, and who…
On the Israeli side, media outlets reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call with US President Donald Trump in recent hours, amid a convened meeting of the expanded cabinet, after which Netanyahu instructed ministers to refrain from making public statements.
He later reconvened with the inner cabinet, and following that meeting, announced his approval of the ceasefire.
