Daily Briefing June 14 – Why the emerging Iran deal is a major setback for Israel

Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today’s episode.

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US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that the framework for a peace deal with Iran that would end the months-long conflict was scheduled to be signed on Sunday and that the key Strait of Hormuz waterway would then be immediately “open to all.” Iran has denied the signing will take place so soon. Berman breaks down what could be part of any potential deal and assesses the feasibility of it being inked imminently.

As fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in south Lebanon continues, the government has instructed the Israel Defense Forces to avoid actions that could endanger the emerging deal between the US and Iran, Kan news reported Friday. Berman explores how else Israel is being restrained in light of the ongoing negotiations with Iran — and how any deal may tighten those fetters.

Some international media outlets are discussing the theory that Israel will soon turn its gaze to Syria — where it holds a buffer zone — and fight a proxy war there with Turkey, which also holds territory. Berman weighs in.

Check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing liveblog for more updates.

For further reading:

Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday, contradicting Tehran

Government reported to restrain IDF action in Lebanon to avoid derailing US-Iran talks

Iran MOU would cap self-defeating ceasefire for Trump, marks huge problem for Israel

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