Ben Gvir Rejects U.S.-Iran Deal, Demands Hezbollah
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- Itamar Ben Gvir denounced the U.S.-Iran deal on Monday (June 15, 2026), declaring Israel is 'not party' to the agreement and that it 'does not safeguard our security.'
- The statement, posted on Ben Gvir's Telegram channel, marked the first reaction from an Israeli official to the deal that aims to end the war in West Asia, including Lebanon.
- Ben Gvir demanded the 'dismantling of Hezbollah' and refused withdrawal from any territory where Israeli soldiers cleared 'terrorist infrastructure.'
- The deal covers Lebanon — the exact theater where Ben Gvir is urging a stronger military campaign rather than accepting the agreement's terms.
Why it matters: Ben Gvir's rejection — the first official Israeli response — directly contradicts the deal's goal of ending the war in Lebanon by demanding Hezbollah's dismantling and refusing any territorial withdrawal. As a sitting national security minister, his refusal to accept the deal as binding on Israel sets up a clash between the U.S.-Iran framework and a key member of the government.
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