The statement said Trump assured Netanyahu in a phone call on Saturday that the United States would remain committed to demanding the full dismantling of Iran’s nuclear programme, and would not sign any final agreement unless those conditions were met.
It added that Trump would not approve any deal unless Iran accepted these terms, particularly regarding its nuclear activities and enriched uranium stockpiles.
Netanyahu, however, made no public statement on Sunday regarding the emerging agreement. Instead, he shared an image of himself alongside Trump on social media, showing the two leaders standing in front of fighter jets with the caption: “Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.”
The silence from Israel’s leadership has been interpreted by analysts as a sign of unease rather than satisfaction, suggesting that the emerging deal may not fully align with Israel’s strategic objectives.
"Le président Trump et moi-même avons convenu que tout accord définitif avec l Iran devait éliminer la menace nucléaire", assure Benjamin Netanyahu sur son compte X pic.twitter.com/pHgahW7qLS
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Former Israeli ambassador Michael Herzog said there is little enthusiasm within Israeli government circles for the potential agreement, despite previous military cooperation between Israel and the United States against Iran.
He noted that while joint operations had weakened Iran’s military capabilities, the current diplomatic direction does not appear to fully translate those gains into political outcomes.
Defense analysts say early indications suggest that the draft agreement may not include strict limits on Iran’s ballistic missile programme, while Washington appears focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz—an issue not central to Israel’s core war objectives.
Retired Israeli Brigadier General Assaf Orion said the United States appears to be avoiding further escalation, which could reduce pressure on Iran and shift the regional balance.
Israel also fears that any final deal could limit its freedom of action against Iran-backed groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas, while allowing Tehran to maintain its regional influence.
Experts say Israel is likely to attempt to influence the final stages of negotiations, but its leverage may be limited as Washington continues to push forward with diplomacy.

