MK Ariel Kallner (Likud) said on Tuesday that while Israel has had excellent cooperation with the US against Iran, Jerusalem ultimately does not make decisions for Washington and must look out for itself. Kallner stated that Prime Minister Netanyahu and the government are committed to Israel's security and will act alone if necessary.
MK Ariel Kallner (Likud) responded Tuesday morning to the emerging US-Iran memorandum of understanding, warning that Israel must be prepared to act independently to defend its security. Kallner praised past US cooperation against what he called the Iranian 'axis of evil' but stressed that Israel makes its own decisions and that the government under Prime Minister Netanyahu is committed to unilateral action if necessary. The remarks follow a series of Israeli official statements — from the Prime Minister, the Defense Ministry, and security officials — expressing reservations about the deal's terms, including concerns over sanctions relief, constraints on Israeli freedom of action against Hezbollah, and the absence of nuclear dismantlement guarantees. While the US has repeatedly assured Israel that no agreement removes the right to self-defense, Kallner's statement reflects a growing cross-party call for military and diplomatic independence as the deal moves toward formalization.
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