Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has strappingly criticized a newly brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, branding it a "serious mistake". Arayna Women’s Cotton Printed Kurta Set with Pants & Dupatta | Elegant Ethnic Wear for Women | Floral Print | Comfortable Suit Set

In a public statement shared on social media, the far-right minister targeted the internal decision-making process surrounding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating, "The ceasefire with Lebanon is a serious mistake and the pipe dreams of advisers are dragging the prime minister to wrong decisions."

Ben Gvir's opposition to the U.S.-brokered deal centres on the enforceability of the agreement and the role of the Lebanese government.

He contended that the deal cannot actually be enforced, proclaiming that "Hezbollah has not left the area south of the Litani [River], and the Lebanese army has no way to enforce its evacuation."

The minister totally suspected that "the state of Lebanon is a partner of Hezbollah," making it an untrustworthy partner for peace. He distinguished that instead of defeating the group, the deal essentially accepts its continued existence, allowing Hezbollah to grow stronger and more dangerous in the future. Dilpa Kichche and Pushpa Madkam script a new era of financial inclusion and female leadership in Naxal-affected zones

Ben Gvir also targeted his criticism at American diplomatic influence, signifying that Netanyahu should have resolutely pushed back against Washington. He noted that while Israel values its alliance with the U.S., it is a sovereign nation that must know when to say "no" to a U.S. president when security is involved. British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper lands in New Delhi to fast-track the landmark £25.5B UK-India trade pact

The agreement, brokered via talks in Washington, seeks a "complete cessation" of hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. While Netanyahu and his broader defence establishment have backed the move, asserting that Israel maintains the full "freedom of action" to strike back if fired upon, hardline coalition members like Ben Gvir view the truce as a strategic missed opportunity to permanently dismantle Hezbollah's capabilities.