Prime Minister Netanyahu has faced US presidents before, but the coming conversation — reportedly expected tonight — may be the hardest yet, according to Amital Segal (N12). The call comes as reports of a Qatari delegation heading to Islamabad and Iranian infighting over the emerging deal suggest the diplomatic endgame is accelerating with Israel largely sidelined.
Prime Minister Netanyahu is preparing for what may be his most difficult conversation with a US president — a call with Donald Trump reportedly expected tonight, as reported by Amit Segal (N12). The assessment comes at a critical juncture: a Qatari delegation is en route to Islamabad (per Al Arabiya reports), and Iranian sources cited by Dror Balazadeh (Channel 14) reveal a rift between IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi — who supports the deal's strategic advantage but has not endorsed all terms — and other officials who have reportedly agreed at the foreign minister level.
The diplomatic endgame appears to be accelerating without Israeli involvement: as The Zioneer reported on June 12, CNN confirmed that Israel did not approve the emerging US-Iran agreement, and Netanyahu was reportedly surprised during a security meeting. The call with Trump is expected to address Israel's red lines as the deal approaches a potential signing in Islamabad — a framework The Zioneer previously reported as the 'Islamabad Agreement'.
The White House has not confirmed the call timing; Segal's report reflects a senior Israeli political source's assessment of the stakes.
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