As Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu prepares to meet with President Donald Trump later this week, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir voiced strong confidence in Netanyahu’s handling of the Iran file and sharply criticized American thinking on Gaza.

Speaking in an interview this morning with Kan Reshet Bet, Ben Gvir said Netanyahu has demonstrated skill and clarity in his dealings with Washington on Iran. “The prime minister is doing an excellent job on the Iran issue. I think his demands are very clear. He has proven that he knows how to talk to Trump. This time too, he will bring achievements,” Ben Gvir said.

Turning to the situation in Gaza, Ben Gvir took aim at U.S. officials advising Trump, accusing them of misunderstanding realities on the ground. “The Americans are very naive, especially Kushner and Witkoff. They are feeding Trump incorrect ideas. I am not prepared for the fact that there will be tens of thousands of armed men in Gaza with pickup trucks walking around with crutches,” he said.