Israeli Leaders Refuse to Support US-Iran Deal, Citing 'Dismantling' Hezbollah Aim
President Donald Trump’s peace deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is in jeopardy before it can even take effect, as Israeli leaders signal no sense of obligation to end their war in Lebanon.
TL;DR
- Israeli leaders are signaling they will not honor President Trump's peace deal with Iran.
- The deal reportedly includes a ceasefire in Lebanon, which Israel considers a non-negotiable part of its security strategy against Hezbollah.
- Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir emphasized Israel's sovereignty and its commitment to dismantling Hezbollah.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz stated the IDF will remain in security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza indefinitely.
- President Trump expressed anger at the Israeli government's bombing of Beirut just before the deal's announcement.
- Pakistan announced that the ceasefire agreement included the 'immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.'
- Opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of the situation, calling it a diplomatic failure.