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Netanyahu excluded from US-Iran ceasefire talks, faces political fallout

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

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  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been excluded from US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, according to Israeli security officials.
  • The US, under President Donald Trump, is reportedly prioritizing a 60-day ceasefire between the US and Iran, sidelining Netanyahu's objectives.
  • This exclusion signifies a significant shift in the US-Israel dynamic, potentially impacting Netanyahu's political standing ahead of upcoming elections.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been completely excluded from the US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, according to two Israeli security officials cited by The New York Times. This development indicates a significant shift in the relationship between the US and Israel, with Israel feeling increasingly sidelined in crucial diplomatic efforts.

Israel has been completely excluded from the US-Iran ceasefire negotiations.

· Israeli Security OfficialDescribing Prime Minister Netanyahu's exclusion from the negotiations.

The US, under President Donald Trump, is reportedly moving towards a 60-day ceasefire agreement with Iran. This focus appears to disregard Netanyahu's stated war aims, which include the overthrow of the Iranian regime, the destruction of its nuclear program, and the elimination of its missile program. The US has publicly opposed several Israeli proposals, including the deployment of Kurdish forces in Iran, strikes on Iran's South Pars gas field, and subsequent airstrikes in Lebanon after a US-Iran truce.

The Trump administration has completely sidelined Israel.

· Israeli Security OfficialHighlighting Israel's diminished role in the diplomatic process.

Netanyahu had previously promoted himself as a close confidant and advisor to President Trump, claiming to speak with him almost daily during the early stages of the conflict. However, as the war has dragged on longer than anticipated and Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz have exerted economic pressure, Trump's attitude towards Netanyahu appears to have changed. Sources close to Trump suggest he now views Netanyahu as an individual who needs to be restrained in resolving the conflict with Iran.

The current negotiation plan will be a nightmare for Israel.

· Lindsey GrahamExpressing concern over the potential US-Iran ceasefire agreement.

The potential US-Iran ceasefire agreement could leave Netanyahu unable to achieve his primary war objectives before the upcoming Israeli general election in October. This situation has drawn concern from pro-Israel figures in the US, such as Senator Lindsey Graham, who described the potential deal as a "nightmare for Israel." The New York Times commentary suggests Israel has been demoted from an "equal partner" to a "subcontractor for the US military," a position that could have serious consequences for both Israel and Netanyahu's challenging re-election bid.

Israel has fallen from the position of an equal partner to a subcontractor for the US military.

· The New York TimesAnalyzing the shift in the US-Israel dynamic.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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