“Maariv”: The Trump White House Won’t Accept “Israeli” Moves to Drown the Deal with Tehran

By Al-Ahed News, “Maariv”

“Israeli” author Danny Citrinowicz, writing in the “Israeli” newspaper “Maariv”, warned that “Israel” must avoid becoming an active player in the internal US conflict over the nuclear agreement with Iran.

He emphasized that the Trump administration would not tolerate “Israeli” efforts to sabotage a potential deal with Tehran. Citrinowicz also pointed to reports linking the dismissal of US “National Security” Adviser Michael Waltz to his coordination with “Israeli” officials regarding a possible strike against Iran, describing the reports as deeply concerning.

Citrinowicz added: “It’s clear that ['Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin]  Netanyahu views Iran’s current vulnerability as a ‘historic opportunity’ to strike its nuclear facilities.” However, unlike Netanyahu, Trump appears intent on pursuing diplomacy first, followed by the military option if necessary. He noted that the “Israeli” government continues its attempts to influence the US stance through figures like Waltz, known for his hawkish views on Iran. These efforts have effectively dragged “Israel” into the middle of a wider division within the American administration—between advocates of military action and isolationists who support a peaceful resolution and wish to avoid war.

He continued: “If ‘Israel’ persists in advancing its agenda—whether through congressional allies or by sharing intelligence aimed at prompting a military strike—it may face a difficult confrontation with the White House. Even if some believe that such a strike could pave the way for normalization with Saudi Arabia, it’s clear that Riyadh opposes any military action against Iran.”

Citrinowicz argued that this should serve as a “wake-up call” for Netanyahu and his cabinet. “They don’t want to be perceived as repeating past mistakes,” he cautioned. “Trump, who is not hesitant to take decisive action, would not hesitate to hold ‘Israel’ accountable if he believes it is blatantly defying his Iran policy.”

He concluded: “‘Israel’ should do its utmost to support efforts toward a ‘good’ agreement with Iran—one that genuinely increases the distance between Tehran and nuclear weapons. If talks fail, ‘Israel’ can resume coordination with the US on possible responses. Until then, it would be wise to align with the American administration rather than try to undermine it openly or covertly.”