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Israeli Opposition Slams U.S.-Iran Deal to End War
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Israeli Opposition Slams U.S.-Iran Deal to End War

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Israeli opposition leaders across the political spectrum condemned a U.S.-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Critics argue the agreement, details of which are scarce, compromises Israeli security and was made without its input.
  • The deal, brokered by Pakistan, is set to be signed in Switzerland on June 19, aiming to halt hostilities after over 100 days of conflict impacting global oil markets.

Israeli opposition leaders have sharply criticized a newly announced agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the ongoing war and reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The condemnation spans left, center, right, and far-right factions, highlighting a rare moment of unity against a perceived foreign policy misstep.

Israel wakes up today to an agreement being forged far from here and its interests.

— Gadi EisenkotFormer IDF Chief of Staff and leader of the centrist party Yashar!, criticizing the deal.

Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the centrist party Yashar!, expressed dismay on X, stating that the "failed" government of Benjamin Netanyahu missed a crucial security and regional opportunity. He lamented that Israel learned of the deal through "foreign leaders" while Netanyahu remained silent, failing to address the public.

My position is clear: we are not partners to this agreement that does not guarantee our security and does not bind us in any way.

— Itamar Ben GvirFar-right National Security Minister condemning the deal.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, a far-right figure, declared on X that Israel is not a party to the agreement and will not be bound by it, emphasizing that Israel should not concede on dismantling Hezbollah. He asserted, "We love the United States and are grateful to President Trump. And yet, the State of Israel is not a banana republic."

We love the United States and are grateful to President Trump. And yet, the State of Israel is not a banana republic.

— Itamar Ben GvirFar-right National Security Minister expressing his stance on the deal.

From the left, Yair Golan, leader of the Democrats party, described the announcement as a "hard morning for Israel." He criticized the deal for potentially undermining military achievements and channeling funds to Tehran while leaving Iran's nuclear infrastructure and ballistic missile threats intact. The agreement, brokered by Pakistan, is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on June 19, following over 100 days of conflict that have disrupted global oil markets.

In one fell swoop, immense military achievements secured by the courage of our pilots and the blood of our fighters have been erased, while Netanyahu stood aside: weak, sick, isolated, and impotent.

— Yair GolanLeader of the Democrats party criticizing the deal and Netanyahu's response.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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