Israeli political leaders from across the spectrum are sharply criticizing the emerging US-Iran agreement, warning that it could provide Tehran with sweeping economic relief while leaving its most dangerous military capabilities intact.
The proposed memorandum is expected to extend the ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin a new round of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. However, major questions remain unresolved, including the future of Iran’s enriched uranium, ballistic missile arsenal and terrorist proxy network.
Critics fear that lifting sanctions and unfreezing Iranian assets would provide the Islamic regime with billions of dollars that could be used to rebuild its military, replenish its missile stockpiles and finance Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis.
Opposition leader Benny Gantz said he felt no satisfaction over the agreement—only deep concern—and urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to mobilize both coalition and opposition figures in a united diplomatic campaign against a bad deal.