Israeli security officials are sharply criticizing the US vice president after the US signed a nuclear agreement with Iran — a state that calls for Israel's destruction — and then, according to the officials, portrayed Israel as treacherous for refusing to stop fighting a terror group that also seeks Israel's destruction, according to Israeli sources.
A single Hebrew message circulating among Israeli security circles this morning (Friday) levels blistering criticism at the Trump administration's handling of the Iran nuclear deal and its fallout with Israel. The message — attributed to unnamed security officials — states that the United States signed an agreement with a country that openly declares its intent to destroy Israel, and that under the deal, Washington demands Israel stop fighting a terrorist organization that also seeks the Jewish state's destruction. When Israel refused, the message charges, the US vice president framed Israel as a 'betrayer.'
The criticism adds to a wave of Israeli frustration with the emerging US-Iran framework, which The Zioneer has tracked in recent days (the US-Iran MOU was signed Thursday evening, June 18, according to reports; US VP Vance earlier stated Washington prioritizes a nuclear deal over Israeli preferences). The identity of the vice president's remarks being referenced is not specified in the source, nor is the exact phrasing of the alleged 'betrayer' characterization. The message reflects deep mistrust within Israeli security circles of the administration's approach, but it remains a single-source, attributed opinion — not an on-record official statement.
2 developments
- StrongVance accuses extremist Iranian media of distorting deal, Israeli outlets of amplifying it
- StrongSenior Israeli official pans emerging US-Iran deal as a 'sin' that wastes leverage
- DevelopingIsraeli analyst accuses US of lying about 'digital signing' of Iran deal
- DevelopingArab affairs analyst rips Vance, slams emerging US-Iran deal as 'disaster for Israel'
Source and signal
- Internal intake