Netanyahu Says Israel’s Campaign Against Iran ‘Not Over’ Despite Ongoing Ceasefire

Netanyahu Says Israel’s Campaign Against Iran ‘Not Over’ Despite Ongoing Ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel’s military campaign against Iran is far from complete, despite a fragile two-week ceasefire currently holding between the United States and Iran.

Speaking in a televised address in front of a large strategic map of Iran and its regional influence, Netanyahu said Israel’s operations are still ongoing and that its objectives have not yet been fully achieved.

“This is not the end of the campaign. It is merely a preparation on our way to achieve all of our goals. We still have more to do,” he stated.

The Israeli leader stressed that Israel would continue its efforts against Iran until its strategic objectives are met, either through diplomatic arrangements or renewed military action. He claimed Iran had entered the ceasefire period weakened following recent escalations in regional tensions.

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Netanyahu also made clear that the ceasefire arrangement applies primarily to U.S.-Iran relations and does not limit Israel’s ongoing military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, where cross-border tensions have continued despite international calls for restraint.

The remarks come as the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Washington and Tehran remains in place following high-level diplomatic engagement aimed at reducing tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions disputes, and broader regional security concerns.

The ceasefire is also linked to wider instability in the Middle East, including maritime security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route that remains central to global energy stability.

Despite the temporary pause in hostilities, analysts warn that the region remains highly volatile, with unresolved disputes between Israel, Iran, Hezbollah, and other regional actors continuing to fuel uncertainty.

Iran and Hezbollah have not yet responded to Netanyahu’s latest comments, though both have previously accused Israel of escalating regional tensions and undermining diplomatic efforts.

For now, the situation remains delicately balanced, with a temporary ceasefire in place but no clear indication of a long-term political or security settlement.

Netanyahu Says Israel’s Campaign Against Iran ‘Not Over’ Despite Ongoing Ceasefire