‘You could’ve been the greatest’: Trump faces Israeli anger over Iran deal

Former U.S. President Donald Trump faced significant anger from Israeli officials and the public this week regarding his administration's 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran. Many Israelis felt betrayed by the agreement, viewing it as a capitulation that empowered Iran and threatened Israel's security. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who vocally opposed the deal at the time, expressed deep disappointment and concern over the perceived weakening of international pressure on Iran. The sentiment among a significant portion of the Israeli populace was that the U.S. under Trump had prioritized a flawed diplomatic solution over the safety of its key regional ally. Critics pointed to Iran's continued support for regional militant groups and its ballistic missile program as evidence that the JCPOA had failed to curb Tehran's destabilizing activities. The anger stems from a feeling that promises of unwavering support for Israel's security were undermined by the terms of the agreement, which allowed Iran to continue certain nuclear activities and provided it with billions of dollars in sanctions relief.