[84734] US-Iran agreement shakes the Middle East; sharp criticism of Netanyahu
[84734] US-Iran agreement shakes the Middle East; sharp criticism of Netanyahu
Following the emerging agreement between the US and Iran, residents of southern Lebanon are returning to their homes, while in Israel, sharp criticism is being heard from the opposition regarding a political and strategic failure.
Regional tension following the US-Iran agreement
Following Trump's announcement of reaching an agreement between the US and Iran, it was reported on Abu Ali Express and other media outlets that there is brisk movement of southern Lebanese residents returning to their homes in the Nabatieh area and its surroundings. However, sources on the ground noted that despite the reports of an agreement, IDF forces remain in the area and a full withdrawal has not been carried out. Hadashot 360 reported that in certain locations, Hezbollah flags were even seen, and that the security echelon recommended the political echelon reach agreements with the Lebanese government, as published on War Room 🎗️.
At the same time, an internal political storm was recorded in Israel. Amit Segal quoted MK Naftali Bennett, who harshly attacked the Netanyahu government: "The tenure of the Netanyahu government began with a civil war, continued with the October 7th massacre, and is ending in a historic failure against Iran." Similar criticism was heard from other figures, with The Democrats chair Yair Golan claiming that Netanyahu "failed his life's mission" on the Iranian issue, and Gadi Eizenkot added that it is a "very regrettable statement" from the Prime Minister.
In the diplomatic arena, 301 News Arab World reported according to the "Al-Arabiya" network that Iranian missiles were ready to be launched toward Israel just before the agreement, in response to the bombings in the southern suburb of Beirut. Concurrently, the Iranian Foreign Ministry clarified that no agreement would be sustainable without guarantees for Lebanese sovereignty. Meanwhile, War Room 🎗️ reported on a freeze in coalition legislation in the Knesset after the Haredi factions announced they would not vote due to the failure to put the "Daycare Law" on the agenda.