Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said Israel makes its own security decisions and is not bound by agreements reached by other governments.

Speaking amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East, Ben-Gvir emphasized that Israel would retain full authority over decisions affecting its national defense and strategic objectives. His comments come as international mediators and regional powers continue discussions aimed at easing conflicts and establishing broader security arrangements across the region.

“Israel will make its own decisions,” Ben-Gvir said. “We are not bound by agreements reached by other governments.”

The remarks underscore long-standing Israeli concerns about relying on external diplomatic agreements to safeguard national security. Israeli officials have frequently argued that while international cooperation can play an important role in promoting stability, the country’s security policies must ultimately be determined by its own elected leaders and military authorities.