US-Iran deal comes under fire from Israeli ministers, opposition

Israeli political figures from across the spectrum have strongly condemned a deal struck between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war, asserting it will not safeguard their country's security.

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Trump's agreement does not bind us... we are not party to this agreement. It does not safeguard our security.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir declared that Israel is not bound by the agreement, stating, "Trump's agreement does not bind us... It does not safeguard our security." He insisted on the dismantling of Hezbollah and retaining captured territories. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich echoed these sentiments, labeling the deal "bad for Israel" and advocating for a continued campaign against Iran, including ensuring it does not acquire nuclear weapons.

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The joint (U.S.-Israeli) campaign achieved many successes in weakening Iran, and those achievements have not been in vain.

Opposition figures also voiced their disapproval. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, a leading contender in the upcoming elections, described the deal as a "dangerous turn for Israel's security." He outlined a strategic plan to collapse the Iranian regime through diplomatic, intelligence, economic, technological, and military means, while preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

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The deal marked a "dangerous turn for Israel's security".

Yair Golan, head of the Democrats Party, argued that the agreement nullified Israel's military achievements, criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu's perceived weakness and inaction. Golan contended that the deal funnels billions to the Iranian regime, leaves its nuclear infrastructure intact, and fails to resolve the ballistic missile threat.

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With the stroke of a pen, enormous military achievements -- achieved through the courage of our pilots and the sacrifice of our soldiers -- have been erased, while Netanyahu stood on the sidelines: weak, ill, isolated, and without influence.