Hours after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced, Israel launched extensive bombardments on Lebanon on Wednesday, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries. This action has led to Iran reimposing its blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. The core dispute centers on whether Lebanon was included in the ceasefire agreement; Pakistan, the mediator, states it was, while Israel claims it was not. The U.S. has sided with Israel, with President Trump characterizing the Lebanese violence as a "separate skirmish." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces intense domestic political pressure, as his war aims have not been achieved, and critics argue he is attempting to undermine the ceasefire to regain political standing ahead of upcoming elections.