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The peace agreement between America and Iran is being welcomed by countries around the world amid hopes of peace in West Asia and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. However, Israel, the other party in the war against Iran, does not seem satisfied with this announcement made by US President Donald Trump.
Israeli army raids Lebanon amid opposition from leaders
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is going to be signed between America and Iran in Switzerland on Friday (June 19, 2026). Earlier, many Israeli leaders have given their reactions on social media platform X opposing this agreement. On the other hand, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s army, enraged by the agreement, has once again attacked Lebanon.
The Israeli reaction to Trump’s “peace” agreement MOU is becoming increasingly clear.
Smotrich says it is bad for Israel & the free world.
Ben-Gvir says Trump’s agreement does not bind Israel.
Katz says the IDF will remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza indefinitely.
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— Hala Jaber (@HalaJaber) June 15, 2026
Iran’s news agency IRIB, quoting its sources in Lebanon, has reported that the Israeli army on Monday (June 15, 2026) carried out air and artillery strikes on the cities of Jawtar, Merkaba and Khiyam located in the southern part of Lebanon. However, no information about any casualty has been revealed so far in these attacks.
Israeli Defense Minister opposes US-Iran peace deal
The most prominent name among those who reacted against the agreement between America and Iran is Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz. He has said that if Iran attacks Israel because of the ongoing military actions in Lebanon, then Tel Aviv is ready to respond with full force.
Defense Minister Katz also reiterated that Israel will not withdraw its forces from Lebanon, Syria and the Gaza Strip. Addressing a press conference, he said, ‘Maintaining control and security of all areas is one of the biggest achievements of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Therefore, we oppose the withdrawal of the IDF from Lebanon, despite all current and future pressures. Prime Minister Netanyahu has also informed the US President about this decision.
No compromise on security – Ben-Gvir
Trump’s agreement does not bind us. Israel is not a slave to the United States and we are an independent and sovereign country!
The citizens of Israel are free from the Jews and the Jews are persecuted and murdered by the Jews in the last years of the world, giving security to the Jews in Israel.
Every time we succumbed to international pressure on account security…
— itamar ben gbir (@itamarbengvir) June 15, 2026
After the announcement of the agreement, the ministers of the right-wing coalition of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have said that this agreement announced by US President Donald Trump will not apply to Israel. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said in the post, ‘Trump’s agreement does not bind us. Israel is not under America. We are an independent and sovereign country.
He said, ‘We are not party to any agreement that does not ensure our security and it cannot bind us in any way. We must settle for nothing less than the complete destruction of Hezbollah. Furthermore, there should be no retreat from any areas captured and liberated from terrorist infrastructure by our brave warriors.
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