Israel far-right Minister slams ceasefire with Lebanon as ‘critical mistake’

Israel’s far-right Nationwide Safety Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticised on Thursday (June 4, 2026) a ceasefire cope with Lebanon brokered by Washington, calling it a “critical mistake”. “The ceasefire with Lebanon is a critical mistake and the pipe desires of advisers are dragging the Prime Minister (Benjamin Netanyahu) to incorrect choices,” the Minister wrote on X.

Israel, Lebanon conform to conditional ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon agreed on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) to implement a ceasefire however stated it will require a “full cessation” of fireside by Iran-backed Hezbollah, in keeping with a joint assertion after U.S.-led talks in Washington.

Ben Gvir stated the deal, which might see Hezbollah withdraw from southern Lebanon, can’t be enforced and the Lebanese state can’t be trusted. “Hezbollah has not left the world south of the Litani, and the Lebanese Military has no solution to implement its evacuation. The state of Lebanon is a companion of Hezbollah,” the hawkish Minister wrote. He additionally chastised Mr. Netanyahu for giving in to U.S. pressures to achieve a deal.

“The Prime Minister ought to have advised U.S. President Donald Trump: We love and admire you, however Israel is a sovereign and impartial state,” Ben Gvir wrote. “There are moments when one should know how you can say ‘no’, even to the President of the USA, and once we do not accomplish that, we are going to meet Hezbollah subsequent time when it’s a lot stronger and extra harmful,” he added.