Israeli Analysts: Iran-US Deal Proves Tehran’s Stronger Position
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, the Israeli newspaper Maariv, in response to the signing of a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, stated that Iran has once again proven itself to be the stronger party in the situation, determining the course of events.
Ben Caspit, a political analyst for the Israeli regime, expressed anger over the perceived ceasefire understanding between Iran and the United States. In an article for Maariv, he wrote that Benjamin Netanyahu had been the most cowardly Prime Minister of Israel throughout his tenure until October 7th, evading responsibility for any conflict or adventure.
Caspit added that Netanyahu led Israel towards destruction and, upon realizing he had nothing left to lose, initiated a series of endless wars with the aim of altering the Middle East’s landscape. He expressed hope that Netanyahu, in his despair and with elections approaching, would not resort to truly reckless actions. Caspit suggested that if Netanyahu wanted to do Israel a favor, he would announce his retirement and allow the nation to attempt rebuilding what he had devastated.
Yair Golan, head of the Democratic Party in the occupied territories, also commented on the agreement, stating that the morning after the deal between Iran and the U.S. is a difficult one for Israel, as the agreement was made “over Israel’s head.” He continued, asserting that the agreement is a product of years of failure, benefiting Hamas, Iran, and Hezbollah, but not Israel.
Avi Ashkenazi, another Israeli political analyst, noted that Tel Aviv is not a party to the agreement but rather its subject, as the deal dictates what actions Israel can and cannot take. He further stated that due to the failure of political officials to influence the agreement’s terms, Iran’s nuclear program has not been halted, and enriched uranium will remain in Iran’s possession, either fully or partially.
Zvi Bar’el, an Israeli analyst, emphasized that Iran’s ballistic missile program, a key focus of promises made by Trump and Marco Rubio, will likely not be a fundamental issue in the negotiations. Ben Doron Yamini, another Israeli writer, warned that any potential agreement would effectively mean accepting and recognizing an Iranian military that has become more powerful than before.
