Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of being “extremely naive” on the issue of Iran, according to a report by Turkish news outlet SonDakika.
The far-right minister’s criticism, reported on Monday, July 27, 2026, comes amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran and as the Trump administration pursues its own diplomatic approach toward Tehran. SonDakika did not specify the exact remarks or the context in which Ben-Gvir made the statement.
Ben-Gvir’s comments coincide with a reported expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. According to Turkish state broadcaster TRT Haber, Israel is aiming to enlarge its land grab in Palestinian territories. The soL Haber outlet added that the Eli settlement is set to be tripled in size, marking a new annexation step. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep concern over the moves, SonDakika separately reported.
The combination of Ben-Gvir’s critique of Trump’s Iran policy and the accelerated settlement activity signals a potential divergence between the Israeli far-right and the U.S. administration on both regional security and Palestinian issues. Observers will watch whether the White House responds to the minister’s remarks or the settlement expansion.
