Donald Trump announces a diplomatic agreement with Iran, including lifting maritime restrictions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Israel Katz and Itamar Ben-Gvir reject withdrawal from Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, asserting indefinite Israeli military deployment and warning Iran-aligned forces, escalating US–Israel tensions.

Tel Aviv: In a sharp escalation of geopolitical friction following Washington's breakthrough pact with Tehran, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has declared that the Israeli military will not pull back from its positions across the border, drawing a firm line against the newly announced American-led diplomatic framework.

Israeli media reported that Jerusalem has directly communicated its refusal to comply with international withdrawal timelines to US President Donald Trump.

Katz security stance
According to reports by Israeli media, Defence Minister Israel Katz outlined a highly assertive national security posture, making it clear that external diplomatic pressures will not alter the state's current defensive deployment.

While detailing Israel's security policy, the Defence Minister stated that "The IDF will remain indefinitely in security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza to protect Israeli citizens."