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EU-Iran Deal Sparks Fury Against Netanyahu in Israel

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Israeli politicians across the spectrum reacted angrily to a provisional U.S.-Iran agreement, calling it a disaster for Israel.
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons under his leadership.
  • Critics accuse Netanyahu of miscalculation, isolation, and paying the price for arrogance, suggesting he misjudged Trump's intentions.

An interim agreement between the United States and Iran has ignited fierce criticism from across Israel's political landscape, with many labeling it a disaster and directing their ire at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The deal has prompted a strong reaction, seen by some as an informal referendum on Netanyahu's leadership ahead of the upcoming elections.

Iran will not have nuclear weapons. Not today, not tomorrow. As long as I am prime minister of Israel, this will not happen.

— Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu addressed the provisional U.S.-Iran agreement and Israel's security.

Netanyahu maintained a firm stance, stating, "Iran will not have nuclear weapons. Not today, not tomorrow. As long as I am prime minister of Israel, this will not happen." He assured that he has defended this position and will continue to do so, regardless of any agreement.

Israel is paying the price for Netanyahu's arrogance and blindness... Iran emerged strengthened; Israel emerged weakened. That is Netanyahu's strategic responsibility. He failed.

— Ehud BarakThe former prime minister criticized Netanyahu's handling of the U.S.-Iran agreement.

However, rivals and commentators sharply criticized the prime minister, arguing that he led President Donald Trump toward conflict with Iran while overpromising achievable outcomes. Critics contend that Netanyahu miscalculated Trump's appetite for prolonged conflict, was outmaneuvered by Iran in negotiations, and has become increasingly marginalized by key regional players. Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak stated, "Israel is paying the price for Netanyahu's arrogance and blindness... Iran emerged strengthened; Israel emerged weakened. That is Netanyahu's strategic responsibility. He failed." Yair Lapid, a challenger in the upcoming elections, echoed these sentiments, calling the agreement "one of the most impactful failures in Israel's foreign and security policy... entirely registered in Netanyahu's name." He added, "Netanyahu can no longer fix it, we will."

one of the most impactful failures in Israel's foreign and security policy... entirely registered in Netanyahu's name.

— Yair LapidLapid, a political rival, commented on the agreement's impact on Israel's standing.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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