<p>The article reports that Israel views President Trump’s preliminary agreement to end the war with Iran as not advancing its stated war aims and, in some respects, potentially worsening its position on those aims. Analysts say the deal fails to address regime change, Iran’s missile program, and its proxies, and it constrains Israel's military operations in Lebanon by requiring withdrawal from the country.</p>
<p>It notes that Iran could benefit from sanctions relief and other aid, potentially enabling greater funding for missiles and support to allied militias. The agreement also leaves Iran’s nuclear program to be addressed in a later stage of negotiations, which Israeli officials view as an existential vulnerability. Critics describe the deal as a significant concession by the United States.</p>
<p>Analysts and Israeli officials express concern about the broader regional implications, including Iran's strengthened regional standing and possible leverage gained over the United States and Israel. Public reaction in Israel is mixed, with some lawmakers and commentators expressing disappointment and questioning the alignment with American leadership.</p>
<p>Additional voices argue that the agreement undermines long-standing Israeli strategic assumptions, reflecting a perceived mismatch between Netanyahu’s earlier rhetoric about reshaping the region and the reality of the deal. Some commentators describe the situation as a costly setback and emphasize the sense of a precarious diplomatic shift in the U.S.-Israel relationship.</p>
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