# Pakistan has emerged as a diplomatic player in efforts to halt escalating hostilities between Lebanon and Israel.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · Moneycontrol*

## Key points

- Lebanon's Prime Minister directly requested Pakistan's support to end attacks on Lebanon.
- Pakistan is attempting to expand the US-Iran ceasefire to include Lebanon and Israel.
- Israel has rejected Pakistan's interpretation that the US-Iran truce applies to Lebanon.
- Pakistan has publicly condemned Israeli strikes in Lebanon as violations of international law.
- Pakistan is positioning itself as a mediator in the Lebanon-Israel conflict amid regional escalation.

**Countries:** Pakistan, Lebanon, Israel, Iran, France, Italy, United Kingdom, United States

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