Reuven Azar, Israel's ambassador to India, has openly questioned Pakistan's credibility as a mediator in the ongoing US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, stating that Israel does not consider Islamabad a reliable player. He noted that while the United States may have its reasons for engaging Pakistan, Israel prioritizes alignment with the US regarding the desired outcomes of the talks. This comes as a two-week ceasefire has been announced, with US Vice President JD Vance set to lead a delegation to Pakistan for further discussions aimed at a long-term agreement. Azar highlighted Israel's hopes that the negotiations would address two major threats: Iran's nuclear program and its ballistic missile capabilities. He indicated that Israel is shifting its focus from military operations to diplomacy but remains prepared to use force if necessary. Meanwhile, tensions are escalating as Iran accuses Israel of undermining the ceasefire through strikes on Lebanon, which both US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assert are not covered by the ceasefire agreement. Iran's officials have warned that continued Israeli actions could jeopardize the fragile agreement.