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Israel officially confirmed Tuesday it has accepted U.S. President Donald Trump's cease-fire proposal with Iran, claiming to have achieved all military objectives and eliminated Iranian nuclear and missile threats during its attacks.
The Israeli government announced it has accepted President Trump's Iran ceasefire proposal following a high-level security meeting.
In a written statement, the government reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held meetings during night hours with Defense Minister Israel Katz, Chief of General Staff Eyal Zamir, and Mossad Director David Barnea.
"In light of achieving the operation's goals and in full cooperation with President Trump, Israel agreed to the president's proposal of a cease-fire by both sides," the government statement said.
During the security meeting, reports were presented that Israel had "achieved all its targets" in attacks on Iran, according to the Israeli government.
Israel claimed to have "eliminated the dual threat of nuclear weapons and Iran's missile program" and stated it would "respond forcefully to any violation" of the cease-fire.
The Israeli government expressed appreciation to Trump for "defensive support and participation in removing the Iranian nuclear threat," claiming elimination of threats in Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile areas and full air control in Tehran's skies, in addition to causing severe damage to Iran's military and governmental sites.
An unnamed Israeli official told Israeli website Walla, "Trump declared a ceasefire. If all parties comply, the cease-fire will be valid."
The statement indicates Israel's acceptance remains conditional on all parties adhering to the cease-fire terms announced by US President Trump.
Israeli authorities reported at least 25 people killed and hundreds injured in Iranian missile attacks since the conflict began. In Iran, at least 430 people were killed and more than 3,500 wounded in Israeli assaults, according to the Iranian Health Ministry.
Israeli media reported that Qatar mediated the ceasefire agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed ministers not to speak publicly about the truce.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced early Tuesday that a cease-fire between Iran and Israel has taken effect, urging both nations not to violate the agreement.
"THE CEASE-FIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
The cease-fire came into effect at 0400 GMT Tuesday following hours of intensified hostilities during which Iran launched six waves of missile attacks targeting Israeli territory.
In the hours leading up to the cease-fire, Israeli media reported that approximately 15 ballistic missiles were fired in 6 waves of retaliation from Iran.
According to Israeli media, five waves occurred shortly before the cease-fire took effect at 7:00 a.m., while the final ballistic missile wave occurred after the cease-fire came into force.
The death toll from a rocket strike on a residential building in the southern city of Beersheba rose to four, with 22 people injured, including 20 with minor injuries and others affected by panic from the attack, according to Israeli emergency medical service Magen David Adom.
One missile directly hit a 7-story building in Beersheba, with rescue operations continuing in the area where the death toll could rise further, according to reports. Israeli media reported that approximately 15 ballistic missiles were fired in 6 waves of retaliation following Trump's ceasefire announcement.
Following President Trump's announcement and Tel Aviv's approval of the Iran-Israel cease-fire, calls for a "Gaza cease-fire" have emerged from Israeli opposition and hostage families.
Main opposition party Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid posted on social media regarding Trump's announced Israel-Iran ceasefire: "Now it's Gaza's turn. Here, too, it's time to finish something, to bring the hostages, to end the war. Israel must start rebuilding."
The platform representing families of Israeli hostages in Gaza stated that Trump's announced Israel-Iran cease-fire "should also include Gaza."
The statement read, "Those who can make a ceasefire with Iran can also stop the war in Gaza. The Israeli people, after staying awake for 12 nights due to Iran, will now start staying awake again for the captives in Gaza."
Indicating that Israel's attacks on Iran have "ended," the families of Israeli hostages in Gaza noted that now the attacks on Gaza, which have continued for 627 days, should also end.
The Israeli army has continued its attacks on Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, creating a major humanitarian disaster through intensive bombardment, starvation, forced displacement, and infrastructure destruction.
Israel faces "genocide" charges at the International Court of Justice for its Gaza attacks, while the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for "war crimes and crimes against humanity."
According to Israeli estimates, approximately 50 hostages remain in Gaza held by Hamas', with about 20 believed to be dead.
Israeli forces killed at least 20 Palestinians and wounded 246 others in an attack on people waiting for humanitarian aid in Gaza, according to health sources.
The Israeli army carried out the strike near the Netzarim Corridor in the central Gaza Strip, targeting those waiting for aid. Initial reports indicate at least 20 Palestinians were killed and 246 wounded in the attack.
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