MK Zvi Sukkot (Religious Zionism) expressed support for Prime Minister Netanyahu, saying he is standing firm against pressure from his closest friend — the U.S. — even after the entire world turned on Israel. The statement, posted on Monday afternoon, comes amid reports of a nearing U.S.-Iran agreement.
MK Zvi Sukkot (Religious Zionism) issued a public statement of support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday afternoon, posted to his social media channels. Sukkot described Netanyahu as resisting enormous pressure from his 'closest friend' — the United States — to accept the terms of an emerging Iran deal. 'He stands against the pressure of his best friend after the entire world came out against us — and he still holds his ground,' Sukkot wrote.
The statement comes as the security cabinet continues discussions on the U.S.-Iran framework, which Trump has described as having Netanyahu's backing — a claim that Jerusalem has not officially confirmed or denied. As The Zioneer has reported over the past days, Israeli officials have privately insisted that Israel retains the right to self-defense and is not bound by any agreement that does not address the nuclear, missile, and Hezbollah threats. Sukkot's remarks reflect a growing public debate within Israel's political right over whether the emerging deal secures Israeli interests or trades security commitments for sanctions relief to Tehran. No official response from the Prime Minister's Office has been reported to Sukkot's statement.
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