Israel Accepts US-Brokered Ceasefire With Iran After 12 Days of Conflict

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday confirmed that Israel has accepted a ceasefire proposal put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump, aimed at ending a 12-day conflict with Iran that has destabilized the Middle East.

The announcement followed a limited missile strike by Iran on a U.S. military base in Qatar, a retaliatory move that raised fears of broader regional escalation.

“Israel will respond forcefully to any violation of the ceasefire,” Netanyahu warned, emphasizing that any breach of the truce by Iran would provoke a strong Israeli reaction.

Netanyahu told Israel’s security cabinet on Monday night that the military operation had successfully met all of its objectives, including neutralizing perceived threats from Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. He added that the campaign had inflicted significant damage on Iran’s military leadership, government infrastructure, and air defense capabilities.

As part of the aftermath, Israeli forces joined emergency responders on Tuesday to clear debris from buildings struck by Iranian missiles. Four bodies were recovered during the rescue efforts. Cities across Israel saw residents take shelter underground as Tehran launched a final wave of missiles just hours before the ceasefire deadline.

The truce, brokered by Washington, is set to be implemented in phases over a 24-hour period. According to President Trump, Iran would initiate the ceasefire, with Israel expected to follow 12 hours later. Trump announced the development via his Truth Social platform, calling it a “complete and total ceasefire.”

He also claimed that both nations had agreed to “remain peaceful and respectful” during the truce’s implementation.

Despite the U.S. announcement, initial reactions from Tehran suggested uncertainty. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi initially denied that any agreement had been reached, though he later suggested Iran might consider halting its operations if Israel reciprocated.

The 12-day conflict resulted in heavy casualties, with hundreds reported killed in Iran and dozens in Israel, marking one of the most intense confrontations between the two nations in recent years.