Israel Rejects US Subordination Claims, Stresses Sovereignty Position

Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has stated that Israel is in no way subordinate to the United States. In a message posted on the social media platform X, he asserted that Israel is an independent and sovereign state and therefore cannot accept any agreement or understanding that conflicts with its security interests.

Ben-Gvir further stated that Israel will not agree to any form of compromise until the capabilities of Hezbollah are completely dismantled. He added that there is no question of withdrawing Israeli forces from areas that have already been cleared of armed group infrastructure.

He also warned that Israel would not return to situations that could endanger settlements in the northern region. According to his statement, Israel would respond without hesitation to any attacks directed against it.

In a separate development, Joe Kent, former head of the United States National Counterterrorism Centre who left the Trump administration due to policy disagreements concerning Iran, described the US–Iran ceasefire initiative as positive.

In a post on X, Kent said that suspending US military and intelligence assistance to Israel could increase the likelihood of a more durable ceasefire. He also claimed that Israel has, in the past, attempted to undermine similar agreements and warned that without appropriate measures, such situations could recur.

Key Statements

Ben-Gvir’s remarks underline Israel’s stated position on sovereignty and its security policy regarding Hezbollah and northern border settlements. Meanwhile, Joe Kent’s comments reflect a contrasting perspective on US foreign policy, particularly in relation to military and intelligence support and its potential impact on regional ceasefire efforts.