Reserve Brig. Gen. Harel Knafo commented on the emerging US-Iran agreement, expressing mixed feelings and urging restraint until all details are known. He emphasized that the war is not over and that Israel must be prepared to strike Iran if it advances toward nuclear weapons and to attack Hezbollah if it acts against Israel. The remarks were reported by Channel 14 and military journalist Dana Varon.
Reserve Brig. Gen. Harel Knafo, a former senior IDF officer, addressed the ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran in a statement published Monday. Knafo cautioned against premature conclusions about the emerging agreement, noting that "they haven't signed yet" and advising the public to remain restrained until the full terms are disclosed. He acknowledged the Trump administration's support for Israel during the war but stressed that conflict is not over: "The war is not ending now, it has more continuation." Knafo outlined clear red lines, stating that Israel must strike Iran if it moves toward nuclear weapons and must attack Hezbollah if the group operates against Israel. The remarks come amid a flurry of Israeli political reactions to the reported US-Iran deal, with differing views on its implications for Israel's security.
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