Ben Gvir boasts of his great influence on Netanyahu, calls Trump 'naive'

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir boasts of his significant influence over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing US President Donald Trump as 'very naive' on the Iranian issue, while affirming his rejection of diplomacy with Iran.

Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said he has had a major influence on his Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the past two and a half years, adding that Netanyahu has done things he 'never dared or dreamed of doing.' In an interview with 103 FM radio, Ben Gvir described US President Donald Trump as 'very naive' regarding the Iranian issue, saying there is no room for diplomacy with Iran and that force must be used. He had previously described US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as 'naive' in January. He added: 'Enough of Kushner and Witkoff's naivety; if the Rafah crossing is opened, it will be a big mistake and a very bad message.' The article reports Ben Gvir's statements without analysis or commentary from the writer.