US President Donald Trump announced that a preliminary agreement to end the war with Iran has been signed, with full details to be released soon. Speaking during the G7 summit in France alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen on Friday, the day of the formal signing in Geneva. The deal and ceasefire have created a political crisis for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, undermining key pillars of his long political career and exposing him to new security challenges.

The agreement has sparked intense debate in Israel, where opposition leader Yair Lapid warned that Netanyahu faces a choice between direct confrontation with Washington or compromising Israeli interests. Trump’s criticism of Netanyahu’s recent military decisions has been seized upon by his rivals ahead of upcoming elections. Hardline ministers in Netanyahu’s coalition have rejected the deal’s terms, while security experts argue it strengthens Iran and Hezbollah’s regional influence.

Analysts say Netanyahu’s strategy has trapped Israel in prolonged conflicts across Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria without clear diplomatic outcomes, draining military resources and eroding his image as “Mr. Security.”