Israeli security minister tells Netanyahu ‘time to say no’ to Trump on Lebanon
Israeli officials are increasingly vocal against President Trump's pressure on Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding Lebanon. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has publicly urged Netanyahu to disregard Trump's demands and take action against Hezbollah. The political landscape in Israel remains largely united in its opposition to Hezbollah, despite internal divisions over how to respond to U.S. influence.
- ▪Itamar Ben-Gvir called on Netanyahu to ignore Trump's pressure regarding Lebanon.
- ▪Netanyahu clarified that operations against Hezbollah would continue despite Trump's announcement.
- ▪The right wing of Netanyahu's coalition is frustrated with perceived U.S. interference in Israeli affairs.
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President Donald Trump’s heavy pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hasn’t gone over well in some sectors of Israeli society, with some Israeli officials starting to speak out against the president. After Trump got Netanyahu to call off renewed attacks against Beirut, the right wing of Netanyahu’s coalition voiced their collective outrage, accusing Trump of interfering in Israeli affairs. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir went a step further, publicly calling on Netanyahu to ignore Trump on Lebanon.
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