Jerusalem (HRNW)- Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has rejected the reported ceasefire and peace agreement between the United States and Iran, stating that the deal does not apply to Israel and does not adequately address the country’s security concerns.
According to international media reports, the far-right Israeli minister said in a message posted on Telegram that President Donald Trump’s agreement with Iran is not binding on Israel because Israel is not a party to the arrangement.
Ben-Gvir argued that the reported agreement fails to resolve what he described as Israel’s core security challenges and warned that regional threats remain despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Taking a hardline position regarding Hezbollah in Lebanon, Ben-Gvir said that Israel should not accept anything less than the complete dismantling of the group’s military capabilities.
He further stated that Israeli forces should maintain control of areas captured during military operations and should not withdraw from territories currently under their control. According to him, military infrastructure in those areas should be fully dismantled.
The statement comes as international attention remains focused on diplomatic efforts involving the United States, Iran, and other regional stakeholders aimed at reducing tensions and promoting stability across the Middle East.
Political analysts suggest that differing views within Israel’s political leadership regarding Iran, Lebanon, and regional security could become more visible if negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue to advance.
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts are ongoing in various international forums to strengthen ceasefire arrangements and reduce tensions across multiple fronts, including Lebanon and other areas affected by regional conflicts.
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