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Netanyahu convenes security council, citing threats to Israel's interests from US-Iran deal
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Netanyahu convenes security council, citing threats to Israel's interests from US-Iran deal

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is convening the security council due to concerns over a US-Iran memorandum of understanding.
  • Israeli officials believe the terms of the MOU endanger Israel's security interests and that Washington accepted Tehran's main conditions.
  • Netanyahu had aimed for regime change in Iran and the destruction of its nuclear program, goals not yet achieved, raising fears he might undermine the deal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called a security council meeting following the announcement of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding, signaling deep concern within Israel over its potential impact on national interests. Senior Israeli officials reportedly stated that the MOU's terms jeopardize Israel's security, expressing dismay that Washington appears to have accepted Tehran's core demands. This development has caused significant unease in Tel Aviv.

threaten our interests

— Israeli officialsIsraeli officials expressed concern that the terms of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding endanger Israel's security interests.

Axios reported that Netanyahu is particularly displeased, as his objectives of regime change in Iran and the complete dismantling of its nuclear program, pursued alongside former U.S. President Donald Trump, have not been realized. U.S. officials are reportedly concerned that Netanyahu might attempt to sabotage the agreement, even as Israel continues its conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Iran, meanwhile, has requested Lebanon's inclusion in any peace agreement.

put Israel's security interests at risk

— Senior Israeli officialsSenior Israeli officials reportedly stated that the terms of the memorandum of understanding endanger Israel's security.

Despite the tensions, Netanyahu has avoided direct confrontation with Trump. A week prior, following Trump's announcement of the impending deal, Netanyahu had asserted Israel's capacity to proceed without American aid. This statement prompted a warning from Trump that Israel risked being isolated.

You risk being left alone

— Donald TrumpTrump warned Netanyahu about the risks of isolation after the Israeli prime minister stated Israel could proceed without American aid.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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