Multiple U.S. intelligence agencies have warned the Trump administration that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu may act to undermine President Trump's push for a long-term U.S.-Iran accord, U.S. officials say. Intelligence assesses Netanyahu, under heavy domestic political pressure ahead of autumn elections, needs to show voters he will not withdraw forces from Lebanon and is likely to escalate operations against Hezbollah. The report also says Israeli officials are deeply unhappy with key provis

2026-06-20

Multiple U.S. intelligence agencies have warned the Trump administration that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu may act to undermine President Trump's push for a long-term U.S.-Iran accord, U.S. officials say. Intelligence assesses Netanyahu, under heavy domestic political pressure ahead of autumn elections, needs to show voters he will not withdraw forces from Lebanon and is likely to escalate operations against Hezbollah. The report also says Israeli officials are deeply unhappy with key provisions of Trump’s memorandum, viewing them as weakening Israel’s core objectives.