Israel is unhappy with the agreement between the United States and Iran. What the media is writing

The peace agreement between the United States and Iran, which will open the Strait of Hormuz, has caused a wave of discontent in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been criticized for not bringing the war with Iran to an end and losing influence over US President Donald Trump. He himself promised that he would not withdraw troops from Lebanon, which was one of the conditions of the agreement. How the media reacts to discontent in Israel is in the Izvestia digest.

The Washington Post: Israelis condemn Trump's Iran deal

When Israelis woke up on the morning of June 15 and learned about the peace agreement between the United States and Iran, it became clear what the mood would be among supporters and critics of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. US President Donald Trump's deal is not liked by many in Israel, where many continue to consider Iran a threat. The question now is whether Netanyahu will accept Trump's proposed deal or try to derail it. Trump has already accused the Israeli leader of putting the agreement in jeopardy.

Two weeks before the agreement was reached, Netanyahu had already demonstrated that he could play the role of a disruptor by bombing Hezbollah in retaliation for attacks on Israel. In the chaotic hours leading up to the deal's announcement, Israel struck the southern suburbs of Beirut again in response to the launch of three drones, prompting the threat of rocket fire from Iran and angry attacks from Trump. Unlike many other leaders who welcomed the agreement to end the war, Netanyahu did not immediately make a statement.

The New York Times: Netanyahu says Israel will keep troops in Lebanon

Netanyahu made it clear in his address to the Israelis that he does not consider himself bound by the recently reached ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. Anticipating potential problems for the peace agreement, he said he had no intention of withdrawing his troops from neighboring Lebanon, which is a key demand of the Iranians during negotiations with the United States. Israeli soldiers continue to fight Hezbollah, an ally of Iran.

Even distancing himself from the deal with the United States, Netanyahu presented the war against Iran as a victory for Israel. If Israel and the United States had not taken any action, he said, "Iran would already have atomic bombs," and Israelis would be in "terrible danger of mass death." However, he spoke about the deal in such a way that it was concluded by the United States, and Israel has its own interests.

Bloomberg: Netanyahu paid a political price for Trump's Iran deal

Netanyahu put his political future on the line, relying on his unbreakable relationship with Trump, but now it has become a burden, since the US president has concluded a deal with Iran, which is opposed by most of Israel. Israel's longest-serving prime minister is preparing for the fall elections, which he hoped to win with the help of the man he called his country's "best friend" in the White House. Instead, Netanyahu has to put up with an agreement that leaves the Islamic Republic intact, which is an unpleasant prospect for Israelis.

A senior U.S. official said that the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon was not a condition of the deal and that Israel would have the right to respond to any attacks by Hezbollah. But most Israelis want to move forward. They see an existential threat in a group that vows to destroy the Jewish state and that has launched rockets and drones at northern Israel in support of Tehran. If Netanyahu backs down on Trump's orders, he is likely to face even more criticism for turning his country into a vassal of the United States.

Peace dotted line: Does the US and Iran have a chance to implement the deal

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Associated Press: Israelis sharply criticize Netanyahu

Israelis from across the political spectrum reacted sharply to the news of the preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran, calling it a disaster for Israel and directing their anger at one person: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Critics say he dragged Trump into a war with Iran while making too many promises about what could be achieved. They say Netanyahu misjudged Trump's desire for a protracted conflict, was outsmarted by Iran in the negotiations, and was increasingly sidelined by other major players in the region.

Yair Lapid, who will oppose Netanyahu in the upcoming elections, wrote that the deal between the United States and Iran will turn into "one of the most shocking failures in Israel's foreign and security policy, completely committed on behalf of Netanyahu." Some of the most militant members of Netanyahu's ruling coalition also criticized the new agreement and called on the prime minister to continue the Lebanese campaign, even if it would displease the United States and risk derailing the agreement.