A senior Israeli official told Saudi channel Al-Hadath that the emerging US-Iran agreement is "not the end of the game" and that differences among allies are expected and surmountable, according to Channel 12 reporter Yaron Schneider. The official said Israel has asked Washington not to restrict its military operations in Lebanon.
A senior Israeli official downplayed the significance of the emerging US-Iran agreement in an interview with the Saudi channel Al-Hadath, relayed by Channel 12 reporter Yaron Schneider. The official described the deal as "not the end of the game," asserted that Prime Minister Netanyahu's ties with President Trump remain good, and characterized any differences between allies as expected and surmountable.
Crucially, the official revealed that Israel has formally asked Washington not to restrict its military freedom of action in Lebanon. This request comes as ceasefire arrangements on the northern border remain fragile and as the US reportedly pushes for normalization between Lebanon and Israel. The comment underscores Israeli concern that any US-Iran framework could inadvertently limit Israeli operational flexibility against Hezbollah and other Iranian-backed forces in southern Lebanon.
The official's remarks follow a series of reports The Zioneer has published on the evolving diplomatic track: on June 13, a senior Israeli official termed the emerging agreement "a 💩 deal" (Amit Segal, N12); on June 12, Netanyahu issued a response to the emerging understandings; and on June 11, US officials signaled that Trump had not abandoned diplomacy with Iran even after authorizing strikes. The consistent Israeli stance has been one of unease with a diplomatic framework negotiated between Washington and Tehran, while preserving close working ties with the White House. What remains unverified is the precise scope of restrictions Washington is willing to consider — or whether the request will be granted.
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