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Israel Envoy: War Will Not End Until Iran is Cut Off From Proxies

Israel Envoy: War Will Not End Until Iran is Cut Off From Proxies

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Reader Briefing

Israeli envoy indicates the current conflict will persist until Iran's influence through regional proxies is eliminated.

  • •Israel's ambassador to the US stated the war will not conclude until Iran's ties with its regional proxies are severed.
  • •The ambassador acknowledged a potential one-week window for possible peace talks between Iran and the US.
  • •Despite ongoing military operations against Hezbollah, Israel remains committed to coordinating efforts with the US in the Gulf region.

Overview

  • •Yechiel Leiter, Israel's Ambassador to the US, stated the war will not end until Iran's relationship with its proxies is completely severed, in order to achieve a complete resolution.
  • •On April 12, 2026, Ambassador Yechiel Leiter made these remarks during an interview with CBS's "Face the Nation."
  • •Leiter's statements followed prolonged negotiations between the US and Iran that failed to reach an agreement.
  • •Yechiel Leiter expressed skepticism about the progress of US-Iran negotiations but emphasized the importance of giving negotiations a chance.
  • •Yechiel Leiter reaffirmed the necessity of Israel's military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, which is supported by Iran, even though these actions risk undermining a fragile two-week ceasefire.
  • •Following a significant Israeli strike in Lebanon on Wednesday (April 8), US Vice President J.D. Vance mentioned that Israel had agreed to "exercise a bit more restraint."
  • •Yechiel Leiter confirmed discussions about cooperating with President (Trump’s) efforts in the Gulf region, emphasizing close coordination between the US and Israel.
  • •The recent Israeli attacks in Lebanon were "aimed at Hezbollah operational centers," according to Yechiel Leiter, in order to neutralize their centers of operation.

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Key Quotes

Yechiel Leiter
"“We have discussed how we will work together with President (Trump’s) efforts in the Gulf region.”"
“เราได้หารือกันว่าเราจะดำเนินงานร่วมกับความพยายามของประธานาธิบดี (ทรัมป์) ในภูมิภาคอ่าวอาหรับ”
Yechiel Leiter
"“For Israel, this war ‘will not end until the relationship between Iran and its proxies is completely severed.’”"
“สำหรับอิสราเอลแล้ว สงครามครั้งนี้ “จะยังไม่สิ้นสุดจนกว่าจะตัดขาดความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างอิหร่านและกลุ่มตัวแทนต่าง ๆ อย่างสมบูรณ์”
Yechiel Leiter
"“Operational matters are not something to be discussed on a Sunday morning television screen.”"
“ประเด็นด้านปฏิบัติการไม่ใช่เรื่องที่จะนำมาพูดคุยผ่านหน้าจอโทรทัศน์ในเช้าวันอาทิตย์”

Key Entities

Place

Israel(อิสราเอล)ℹ️
Country involved in regional conflict.
Iran(อิหร่าน)ℹ️
Country accused of supporting regional proxies.
United States(สหรัฐฯ)ℹ️
Nation involved in diplomatic efforts and regional security.
Lebanon(เลบานอน)ℹ️
Country where military operations against Hezbollah are taking place.
Middle East(ภูมิภาคตะวันออกกลาง)ℹ️
Region where the conflict and proxy activities are centered.
Gulf region(ภูมิภาคอ่าวอาหรับ)
Geographical area of focus for US and Israeli cooperation.

Person

Yechiel Leiter(เยชีเอล ไลเตอร์)
Israel's Ambassador to the United States.
J.D. Vance(เจ.ดี. แวนซ์)ℹ️
US Vice President.
President (Trump)(ประธานาธิบดี (ทรัมป์))ℹ️
US President whose regional efforts are being discussed.

Organization

Hezbollah(กลุ่มฮิซบอลเลาะห์)ℹ️
Militant group in Lebanon supported by Iran.