The US and Iran reached a 14-point preliminary framework deal aimed at ending hostilities, lifting a US naval blockade, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The interim memorandum of understanding establishes a 60-day ceasefire and nuclear negotiation period. Perhaps the details are quite satiric, some would say.

It has sparked intense satire and public debate. The latest diplomatic memorandum of understanding, reportedly driven by U.S. President Donald Trump, has drawn international mockery for allegedly handing Tehran massive reconstruction funds and paying huge sums to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, all after sparking a brief but costly war.

This kind of dissatisfaction is visible among high-level politicians as well. Especially from the Israeli side. For example, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has stated that Israel does not consider itself bound by an agreement proposed by US President Donald Trump and will continue to make national security decisions independently

Amidst these furious debates. U.S. public opinion is also undergoing a dramatic shift, apparently. Polls show that Americans view Palestinians more sympathetically than they do Israelis, something that has never happened before. Less than half of Americans believe supporting Israel is in their national interest. Prominent U.S. lawmakers are now openly criticizing the country’s bipartisan policies toward Israel.

U.S. President Donald Trump also criticized Israel's conduct in Lebanon, saying the conflict with Hezbollah has dragged on for too long and resulted in excessive civilian casualties. He also stressed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must act more responsibly regarding Lebanon.

"Without the United States, there would be no Israel. Without me, there would be no Israel," Trump said, arguing that no previous U.S. president had been willing to take the steps he had in support of Israel.

AzerNEWS presents its interview with Geopolitical analyst Irina Tsukerman, president of Scarab Rising, Inc., regarding the matter:

Maybe, the U.S.-Israel "special relationship" is not over, but it is undergoing a significant and historic evolution from a deeply personal, unconditional alliance into a more conditional, transactional partnership. But, can it end with some-what of a cold period of relationship amid this significant transitions?

A colder phase in U.S.-Israeli relations is already taking shape and is likely to become one of the defining features of the post-crisis environment. The controversy surrounding the reported framework with Iran has accelerated trends that were developing long before the latest confrontation. The debate has exposed growing unease in Tel Aviv regarding Washington's broader approach to regional security, Iran policy, and the use of diplomacy as a tool for managing strategic threats.

Within Israel's political and security establishment, there is increasing concern that recent American policy choices place greater emphasis on short-term stabilization than on the long-term degradation of Iranian capabilities. The reported framework has intensified those concerns because it is widely perceived by critics as providing Tehran with economic opportunities, political legitimacy, and recovery time following a period of military pressure. The financial dimensions of the proposal have become particularly controversial because they create the impression that Iran is receiving substantial benefits while many of the underlying security questions remain unresolved.

The atmosphere surrounding bilateral discussions has already become more contentious. Senior Israeli officials are speaking more openly about preserving independent decision-making authority. Statements from figures such as Ben-Gvir reflect a broader sentiment within parts of the Israeli........

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