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Israel Alarmed as Trump Seeks Iran Deal That May Leave Critical War Aims Unfinished
Multiple Israeli sources have expressed alarm that US President Donald Trump could reach a diplomatic agreement with Iran before resolving the core issues that triggered the current war. The primary fear in Jerusalem is that a deal might leave Tehrans nuclear infrastructure partially intact while completely bypassing the threats posed by ballistic missiles and Iranian-backed regional proxies.
Israeli officials characterized the potential for last-minute concessions as a primary concern, suggesting Trump may grow tired of negotiations and accept an incomplete deal. While the US has offered reassurances regarding enriched uranium stockpiles, the exclusion of Irans proxy network and the thousand-plus ballistic missiles fired during the conflict remains a significant sticking point for the Israeli government.
The White House has countered these concerns by highlighting the success of Operation Economic Fury. Spokeswoman Olivia Wales stated that Iran is currently losing 500 million dollars per day due to a US military blockade of Iranian ports. According to the administration, Irans navy has been largely neutralized and its production facilities dismantled, giving the US the upper hand in talks.
Despite these economic pressures, a visible gap has emerged between President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. While Trump appears eager to avoid resuming a full-scale war that has impacted global gas prices, Netanyahu has insisted that the war will be incomplete if it does not meet all initial security objectives. Netanyahu recently narrowed his public list of demands to focus primarily on the removal of all enriched material and the dismantling of enrichment capabilities, a move some see as a pragmatic attempt to salvage at least one core objective from the US-led talks.
Israeli security experts are particularly wary of an interim deal that would extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz without addressing the nuclear file. They point to the potential for a sunset clause similar to the 2015 nuclear deal, which could eventually allow Iran to resume nuclear activities. In response, Israel is pushing for strict prohibitions on enrichment and the total dismantling of fortified underground sites such as Fordow and Pickaxe Mountain.
As negotiations continue through envoys like Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, the Israeli security establishment remains on high alert. Leaders in the Knesset have signaled that if diplomacy fails to meet these rigorous security standards, military escalation remains a realistic and necessary alternative.
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By: CNN Newsource
May 12, 2026
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