Ex-Israeli prime minister says Tel Aviv could have rejected US-Iran agreement

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Tel Aviv could have rejected the US-Iran agreement, stressing that it is possible to say “no” to US President Donald Trump, Anadolu reports. Bennett made the remarks in an interview with 103FM, affiliated with the Israeli daily Maariv, which circulated after Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding on June 18, 2026. During the interview, Bennett criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the recent war with Iran “ended in a terrible failure.” He argued that “Iran continues its nuclear program and is moving forward with its ballistic missile program, while the regime remains in place.” Asked whether he would be able, if he were prime minister now, to reject a request […]