Israelis Denounce Trump's Iran Deal as Catastrophe After U.S. Announces Peace Accord
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Updated · The Washington Post · Jun 15
Israelis Denounce Trump's Iran Deal as Catastrophe After U.S. Announces Peace Accord
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jun 15
Summary
Israeli reaction turned sharply negative Monday after news of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, with supporters and critics of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alike calling it a "catastrophe" and a "bad deal."
Jerusalem's backlash centers on a shared view that the accord gives Tehran breathing room without removing the threat Israel sees from Iran.
The criticism builds on earlier official resistance from Netanyahu's government, which had already rejected parts of the emerging agreement that could limit Israeli action against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
That broad public and political opposition signals the deal may deepen friction between Trump and Israel even as Washington pushes the accord as a path to regional de-escalation.
In June 2026, after weeks of US-led diplomacy, President Biden announced a ceasefire framework between Israel and Lebanon aimed at reducing border tensions. The plan included Israeli withdrawal and a demilitarized zone, but Hezbollah immediately rejected it, arguing it failed to meet their demands and did not address key issues like Lebanese prisoners. Hezbollah’s leaders insisted on continuing military operations until Israel fully withdrew and stopped actions in Gaza. Israel responded cautiously, stressing its right to self-defense and demanding the removal of Hezbollah’s military presence near its border. This immediate rejection highlighted deep mistrust and the difficulty of achieving peace.