Many Israeli leaders are condemning President Donald Trump's peace deal with Iran.
The agreement, announced Sunday, has triggered backlash across Israel's political spectrum, with government ministers, opposition leaders and security hawks warning that Tehran could emerge stronger if key concessions move forward.
Critics argue the deal grants Iran economic relief while leaving unresolved concerns about its military ambitions and regional proxy network.
Among the most vocal opponents is Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who declared that Israel is not obligated to follow Washington’s lead.
"Trump’s agreement does not bind us," Ben-Gvir wrote on X. "Israel is not subject to the United States, and we are an independent and sovereign nation."
He argued that Israel must continue efforts to dismantle Hezbollah in Lebanon and maintain military pressure against Iranian-backed threats.
The Washington Post reported that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich delivered a similarly blunt assessment, calling the agreement "bad for Israel and for the entire free world. Period."
He suggested Israel may ultimately have to continue confronting Iran's nuclear ambitions on its own if necessary.
The criticism has not been limited to Israel's political right.
Opposition figures including Yair Golan and Benny Gantz also voiced concerns, arguing that the emerging agreement could restrict Israel’s freedom of action against Hezbollah and Iran-backed forces operating throughout the region.
Golan charged that billions of dollars could flow back to Tehran while significant elements of Iran’s military infrastructure remain intact.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not publicly embraced the deal, a silence many Israeli observers interpret as a sign of deep reservations.
According to multiple reports, Netanyahu now faces intense pressure from both supporters and rivals who believe Israel should maintain a hardline posture regardless of U.S.-Iran negotiations.
The friction comes despite Trump’s long-standing support for Israel and his close relationship with Netanyahu.
Some Israeli officials, including Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar, sought to downplay talk of a rift, insisting that the bond between Trump and Netanyahu remains strong and predicting continued cooperation between the two allies, The Jerusalem Post reported.
Supporters of Trump's agreement argue it could stabilize the Middle East, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, restore global energy flows and prevent a wider regional war.
The administration has also emphasized that Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and military capabilities have been significantly degraded compared with the conditions that existed under the Obama-era nuclear agreement.
Still, as negotiations continue ahead of a formal signing ceremony expected Friday in Geneva, many Israeli leaders remain skeptical that Tehran can be trusted — setting the stage for a potentially difficult period in U.S.-Israel relations even as Trump seeks to secure what he views as a historic diplomatic breakthrough.