[79991] Head-on confrontation: Ben-Gvir calls on Netanyahu to refuse President Trump's demands regarding the North
[79991] Head-on confrontation: Ben-Gvir calls on Netanyahu to refuse President Trump's demands regarding the North
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to stop yielding to President Trump's requests and to act militarily on a large scale against Hezbollah.
Political tension: Ben-Gvir demands a policy change toward the US
In a series of publications on June 1, 2026, the Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, issued a public demand to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to change his policy toward the Trump administration. According to reports on Iran International, the minister noted in a post on the social network X that "a strong prime minister knows how to say 'no' when it is required."
Ben-Gvir emphasized that the time has come to say "no" to US President Donald Trump and to remove restrictions from Israeli security forces. According to Akhbar-e Fouri and Khabar-e Fouri-ye Jang, Ben-Gvir's central message is the immediate need "to strike a blow against Hezbollah, untie the hands of the fighters, and restore security to the North."
The remarks received wide resonance in Persian media channels identified with a critical line toward US and Israeli policy, including Akhbar-e Fouri-ye Iran va Amrika and Iran News. These channels highlight Ben-Gvir's call to deviate from the current American political line in favor of extensive military action on the northern border.
The reports come against the backdrop of ongoing tension on the Lebanese border and internal disagreements within the government regarding the management of the military campaign. Ben-Gvir's demand poses a complex political challenge to Netanyahu, who is under pressure to maintain close coordination with the Trump administration on one hand, and to meet the demands of coalition partners for military escalation on the other.