Netanyahu Orders Talks While Israel Declares 'No Ceasefire' in The Same Breath
KEY POINTS
- â˘On Thursday, Netanyahu instructed his cabinet to start direct negotiations with Lebanon as soon as possible.
- â˘This announcement came after a Wednesday call with President Trump and envoy Steve Witkoff, who urged reducing strikes.
- â˘Despite talks, an Israeli official said there would be no ceasefire in Lebanon amid ongoing Israeli offensives.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dropped a peace mixtape on Thursday, instructing his cabinet to launch direct talks with Lebanon "as soon as possible," right after ignoring the concept of a ceasefire in the same region. This diplomatic masterpiece follows his Wednesday chats with President Trump and envoy Steve Witkoff, who asked him to 'calm down' the strikes in Lebanonâbecause who doesnât want a little more chaos? Iran claims Lebanon was in the ceasefire deal, accusing the U.S. and Israel of cheating, while Israel's strikes post-ceasefire killed at least 254 Lebanese according to local civil defense. Netanyahu praised Lebanon's PM for 'demilitarizing Beirut,' because nothing says disarmament like a sky full of Israeli munitions. An Israeli official clarified negotiations are coming, but 'No ceasefire in Lebanon, thanks.' Peace negotiations with a side of airstrikes anyone?
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(1 of 3)Israelâs officially scheduled peace talks with Lebanon come right after saying 'No ceasefire here, just bombs instead.' Because who needs consistency when youâre rewriting diplomacy on cocktail napkins?
Netanyahuâs playbook: launch strikes that kill 254 people, then politely ask for peace talks. Next up: murder mystery dinner parties.
Iran says ceasefire included Lebanon but Israelâs still bombing like a DJ scratching records at a silent disco.
Source: Axios | Published: 4/9/2026 | Author: Barak Ravid
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