Israel convenes security cabinet amid reports of pending US-Iran agreement

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened the security cabinet following reports that the United States and Iran are preparing to sign a memorandum of understanding. According to reports from Channel 12 and Axios, the agreement is expected to be signed electronically and includes a 60-day ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the unfreezing of Iranian assets. US President Donald Trump indicated that the signing was imminent as of this weekend, although Iranian officials suggested potential minor delays. Senior Israeli officials have expressed significant concerns, arguing that the deal does not address their security interests, such as missile systems or support for proxy groups like Hezbollah. They contend that the agreement replaces the requirement to export uranium with mere dilution and leaves key nuclear issues unresolved. Israeli officials also questioned the enforcement mechanisms, citing the failure to disarm Hamas in previous agreements as a precedent for their skepticism.