Dan Williams on Israel's dissatisfaction with Iran deal and Lebanon front (with Christina)

Dan Williams explains Israel is deeply unhappy with the emerging Iran deal, viewing it as leaving Iran with residual nuclear and missile capacity and empowering it. He notes Netanyahu faces a political liability ahead of elections, as the deal falls short of his 'total victory' promise. Lebanon remains a major sticking point, with Israel unwilling to withdraw from its buffer zone, while Iran insists on a ceasefire on all fronts including Hezbollah.

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Dan Williams on Israel's dissatisfaction with Iran deal and Lebanon front (with Christina)

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Dan Williams notes the deal would leave Iran with residual capacity, but the reopening of the Strait (implied by Erik Martin) reduces immediate supply risk; however, Israel's dissatisfaction and potential for renewed conflict (Lebanon) could reintroduce risk, hence cautious down short-term.

Asks about Israeli government's perspective on the Iran deal, noting Netanyahu's support for more strikes and his marginal role in US-Iran negotiations.

Christina
Dan Williams

Israel is not happy with the deal; leaders are working phones with Trump admin to toughen terms, worried it leaves Iran with vestigial nuclear/missile capacity and empowers it.

Notes Israel wants a diplomatic conclusion that precludes future war, but optics of this deal are very difficult for them.
Asks if the deal resembling JCPOA creates a political liability for Netanyahu domestically, given his past opposition and criticism from right-wing politicians.

Christina
Dan Williams

Netanyahu faces a tight reelection bid in 4 months; the deal falls short of his 'total victory' promise, and he will struggle to explain it to an exhausted electorate.

Original plan was to bring about regime downfall in 6 weeks and host Trump for Israel Prize; now with live fronts in Lebanon and Gaza, Netanyahu has a lot of explaining to do.
Asks about the Lebanon front and whether it will be part of any memorandum of understanding.

Christina
Dan Williams

Iran insists Lebanon must be part of the deal (ceasefire on all fronts), but Israel has ruled this out; Israel expanded a buffer zone in southern Lebanon and has no intention to withdraw, making this a major sticking point.

Hezbollah is Iran's main ally; Israel's northern residents were in range of Hezbollah rocket fire; Israel asserts right to continue fighting in the south.

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