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President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Israel of sabotaging the Iran peace deal after Israeli forces struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs, warning all sides to stand down as a landmark ceasefire agreement nears signing.

Israelis across the political spectrum have said the agreement appears to leave fundamental security threats posed by Iran unaddressed.

Israeli officials were left “stunned” by US President Donald Trump’s public criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel’s decision to strike Hezbollah targets in Beirut. They are increasingly concerned that a prospective US-Iran agreement could sharply restrict Israel’s military freedom of action in Lebanon, Channel 12 reports.

Benjamin Netanyahu will seek re-election this year, his party Likud said on Wednesday, moving quickly to end speculation after President Donald Trump said he was unsure whether the Israeli prime

FOX News Middle East correspondent Trey Yingst reports from Israel, saying President Trump told him he expects to sign an agreement to end the war with Iran "in a matter of hours" unless Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon derails the agreement.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he has directed Israel’s military to take over 70% of Gaza’s territory.

“He [Trump] is now focused on world peace, peace with the Iranians, and expanding the Abraham Accords,” Dayan said, adding that Trump's Iran plans "don't look great" for Israel.