Israeli Far-Right Minister Rejects Lebanon Ceasefire as Opposition Condemns U.S.-Iran Agreement
Israeli leaders are divided over a proposed Lebanon ceasefire and the U.S.-Iran agreement, amid concerns about regional security and Iran’s influence.
Israeli Far-Right Minister Rejects Lebanon Ceasefire as Opposition Condemns U.S.-Iran Agreement
Political tensions inside Israel intensified on Monday as senior government and opposition figures voiced strong opposition to a potential ceasefire in Lebanon and criticized recent diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, a prominent figure on the country's far-right political spectrum, called on the Israeli government to reject any ceasefire arrangement with Lebanon. In remarks made during an interview with Israeli public broadcaster KAN, Ben-Gvir argued that military pressure should continue and described Lebanon as a strategic arena in which Israel should maintain freedom of action. According to Ben-Gvir, Israel should clearly communicate its position to U.S. President Donald Trump and make it known that it cannot support a ceasefire under current circumstances. While acknowledging Trump's support for Israel, Ben-Gvir stressed that decisions regarding Israeli security must ultimately be made by Israeli leader…
