Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a political backlash due to the US deal with Iran, which is largely opposed within Israel. This agreement has transformed his relationship with US President Donald Trump into a liability. The deal is seen by many in Israel's political and military elite as a strategic turning point that could diminish Israel's regional influence, stress its crucial alliance with the US, and accelerate Netanyahu's political decline.
Israel finds itself in an increasingly isolated position, a scenario it hasn't experienced in decades. Reports indicate a growing rift between Netanyahu and President Trump following the deal. This fracture in the US-Israel relationship is viewed by many Israelis as an existential threat, given that Israel's security doctrine has long relied on its alliance with the US.
Israeli officials are concerned that the deepening dispute with Washington could lead to delays in arms shipments, restrictions on operational assistance, and even an arms embargo. President Trump's critical remarks about Israel's policy in Lebanon and his personal comments targeting Netanyahu are seen as signals of intensifying American pressure. The US is reportedly pushing for an Israeli withdrawal from positions in southern Lebanon and the Syrian Hermon area, alongside a significant reduction in military activity to aid the diplomatic process with Iran.
