Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have emphasized that Israel is not a party to the agreement. By Vered Weiss, World Israel NewsIsraeli security officials have raised concerns about the emerging US-Iran agreement, warning that the reported terms could harm Israel’s security interests by easing pressure on Tehran while leaving major military threats unresolved.Officials quoted by Channel 12 said, “as it seems, this does not serve Israel’s interest,” expressing concern about the direction of the negotiations.According to the report, Israeli officials fear the arrangement would provide Iran with time to rebuild economically and militarily. Officials warned that after such a recovery period, “it will be hard for the Americans and us to go back and fight.”A central issue for Israeli decision-makers is whether Iran’s nuclear material would actually be removed from the country, a step that US President Donald Trump has repeatedly pledged would occur under an agreement.Israeli officials are also concerned that the reported framework focuses primarily on Iran’s nuclear program while leaving other areas of concern untouched.Among the issues cited are Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities and its continued support for regional proxy organizations, including Hezbollah.Additional concerns center on reported sunset clauses and the inspection regime that would accompany any agreement.Israeli officials and experts have questioned whether the proposed oversight measures would be sufficient to prevent Iran from eventually advancing toward nuclear weapons capability.The reported framework also includes provisions that would release frozen Iranian assets and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Israeli security officials and defense experts have argued that such measures would reduce economic pressure on Tehran and provide resources that could strengthen the country financially and militarily.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have emphasized that Israel is not a party to the agreement.Both have stated that the Israel Defense Forces must retain the ability to act independently against Iran if necessary.Israeli officials have continued to focus on preserving freedom of action against potential threats from Tehran while monitoring developments surrounding the negotiations.The concerns come as discussions continue over a possible agreement that would address Iran’s nuclear program while providing sanctions relief and other measures aimed at reducing tensions between Washington and Tehran.The post Israeli officials warn Iran deal leaves major security concerns unresolved appeared first on World Israel News.