Jerusalem – 15.06.2026: After the announcement of a framework agreement between the US and Iran to end the war in the Middle East that has lasted 106 days, criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is growing in Israel. Political opponents accuse him of endangering national security and disregarding Israel’s interests through his approach.
The agreement, announced by US President Donald Trump on June 14, 2026, includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the US naval blockade. In addition, oil transports are set to resume by June 19. Trump highlighted the economic benefits and downplayed the military aspects of the agreement.
In Israel, the agreement meets with widespread rejection. Yair Golan, chairman of Israel’s Democratic Party, called the agreement the “greatest strategic failure in Israel’s history” and accused Netanyahu of giving citizens a false sense of security. The hoped-for easing of the Iranian threat is not guaranteed by the agreement.
Netanyahu had made confrontation with Iran a central part of his political agenda. The current development questions his strategy and leads to internal political tensions. Opposition parties accuse him not only of ignoring the population’s interests but also of neglecting communication within the government.
Criticism is also directed at the lack of Israel’s involvement in the negotiations. The country was not included in the talks despite its security being directly affected. The Israeli government announced it will continue military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon and maintain control over the occupied territories in Lebanon, the Gaza Strip, and Syria.
Tensions between the US and Israel have recently escalated. After an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, publicly criticized by the US, Iran warned of potential retaliatory measures. US President Trump expressed frustration over Netanyahu’s unilateral actions and emphasized the importance of not jeopardizing negotiations with Tehran.
Despite the critical voices, the US government stresses that the agreement is in the interest of all parties involved and aims to end the conflict and promote regional stability. However, the Israeli government is under significant pressure to reconsider its position and security strategy in light of the new situation.
The situation in the Middle East remains tense. The development leaves open questions about the future of relations between the US, Israel, and Iran. It is unclear how the actors will position themselves in the coming days and weeks – political realignments and diplomatic moves are to be expected.