Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly terrified that a pending agreement between the United States and Iran could topple his government.. The anger stems from President Donald Trump’s move toward a nuclear deal and the abrupt cancellation of a covert plan to arm Kurdish fighters against Tehran, a move allegedly forced by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Netanyahu’s fear of a US‑Iran deal ahead of September elections

According to a senior political source cited by Al‑Monitor, Netanyahu describes the prospective US‑Iran pact as “an unmitigated catastrophe” and says he feels “completely paralyzed.” The Israeli leader worries the deal will embolden Iran’s regional ambitions and trigger early elections, where hard‑line coalition partners could force him out amid ongoing corruption investigations.

He is reportedly longing for the days of former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, despite his historic clashes with them, because he believes a more confrontational US stance would have protected Israel’s security interests.

Erdogan’s pressure kills the Kurdish‑Iran overthrow plan

A senior intelligence source told Al‑Monitor that the United States and Israel had developed a detailed operation to arm Kurdish fighters from Iraq to infiltrate Iran and topple the regime. The plan, described as “comprehensive and detailed,” was abandoned at the eleventh hour after President Trump yielded to pressure from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who fears a Kurdish state on his border.

The Kurds, eager to use the operation as a stepping stone toward independence, felt betrayed when Washington “hit the brakes,” according to the same source.

Trump’s three red lines for any Iran agreement

President Trump posted on Truth Social that he would meet in the Situation Room to decide on a final deal, outlining three non‑negotiable conditions: Iran must renounce any nuclear weapons ambition, surrender enriched uranium, and keep the Strait of Hormuz open. The New York Times later reported that Trump left the meeting without signing a pact, adding to Israeli frustration.

Critics on both sides of the aisle argue the red lines are either too lenient or unrealistic, but the uncertainty fuels Netanyahu’s political anxiety.

Potential political fallout for Netanyahu if deal passes

If the US‑Iran agreement is finalized, Netanyahu could face a coalition revolt, early elections, and a possible plea bargain to avoid a prison sentence tied to his long‑running corruption case. An insider warned that the deal might force him to “step aside to dodge an electoral wipeout.”

Meanwhile, Israeli airstries in Lebanon and Syria targeting Iranian‑linked sites have intensified, underscoring the volatile regional backdrop against which these diplomatic moves are unfolding.

Will Netanyahu step aside or seek a plea bargain?

The source close to Netanyahu suggested the prime minister is weighing whether to run in the upcoming elections or quit in exchange for a plea deal, but no definitive decision has been reported. The lack of a clear public stance leaves Israel’s political future hanging in the balance.