Former strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer said Israel should 'take a step back' and assess the strategic picture amid concerns over a possible US-Iran agreement, speaking at a Hatzalah gala. The remarks follow earlier comments by Dermer early Tuesday that he did not expect Iran to sign a nuclear deal, according to The Jerusalem Post.
Former strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer pushed back against alarmist voices in the Israeli debate over the emerging US-Iran nuclear framework. Speaking Tuesday morning at a Hatzalah gala, Dermer acknowledged hearing "concerns" about a possible agreement but argued Israel should "take a step back" and assess the current strategic picture rather than react hastily.
As The Zioneer reported at 06:15 Tuesday, Dermer had earlier told Israeli media he does not anticipate Iran signing any nuclear deal in its current form — a position he reiterated publicly. His remarks align with a theme running across recent Israeli discourse: a minority of voices urging strategic patience while most official and analyst commentary has warned of the deal's security risks. On Monday, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir rejected the emerging agreement outright, while Israel Hayom and other outlets have highlighted what they describe as hidden dangers in the framework. Dermer's tone, however, is notably more measured — seeking perspective rather than confrontation.
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