Many Israeli leaders are condemning President Donald Trump’s peace deal with Iran. The agreement, announced Sunday, has triggered backlash across Israel’s political spectrum, with government ministers, opposition leaders, and security hawks warning that Tehran could emerge stronger if key concessions move forward. Critics argue the deal grants Iran economic relief while leaving unresolved concerns about its military ambitions and regional proxy network.
Among the most vocal opponents is Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who declared that Israel is not obligated to follow Washington’s lead. “Trump’s agreement does not bind us,” Ben-Gvir wrote on X. “Israel is not subject to the United States, and we are an independent and sovereign nation.” He argued that Israel must continue efforts to dismantle Hezbollah in Lebanon and maintain military pressure against Iranian-backed threats. The Washington Post reported that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich delivered a similarly blunt assessment, calling the agreement “bad for Israel and for the entire free world. Period.”
