Netanyahu under pressure in Israel after US-Iran agreement

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing increased domestic pressure following his exclusion from the recent US-Iran agreement. The agreement, finalized this week, reportedly involves the release of five American citizens held in Iran in exchange for the unfreezing of $6 billion in Iranian oil revenue held in South Korea. This development has led to criticism from within Netanyahu's own government, with some coalition partners expressing dissatisfaction with his administration's handling of the situation. Opposition leader Yair Lapid has also criticized Netanyahu, stating that the Prime Minister's focus on judicial reform has distracted from critical foreign policy issues. The Israeli government has historically opposed any agreements that could potentially strengthen Iran's financial position, citing concerns over its nuclear program and regional influence. The specifics of the US-Iran deal, brokered by Qatar, have been met with scrutiny from various international actors, including some Israeli security officials who have voiced concerns about the potential implications for regional stability.