A three-month-long US-Israel war on Iran ended on June 19, 2026, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington. Joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran began in early March 2026.

During the conflict, Israel attacked Iran twice and launched multiple ground incursions into Syria. Israel also conducted sporadic strikes on the Houthis in Yemen. Thousands of people were killed in Lebanon during fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

A recent poll indicated that 92 percent of Israelis believed the United States had signed away their victory over Iran. Almost half of the polled Israelis stated that Israel should continue its attacks on Lebanon and Hezbollah, regardless of Washington's position.

Yair Lapid, the opposition leader in Israel, described the US decision to make a deal with Tehran as "one of the most shocking failures of Israel's foreign and security policy, and it is entirely on Netanyahu's account." Gadi Eisenkot, Israel's former chief of staff and a contender to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, described the attacks on Tehran as "the most just war in recent decades against the most bitter enemy."

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim, an Israeli analyst and academic, said, "The result is not only a desire to destroy Gaza and southern Lebanon completely, but also to take out Iran, [Turkiye], and any other potential threat completely and irrevocably." He also stated, "It is a pathology that comes from trauma and political need." Elections are scheduled to take place in Israel later in 2026, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a trial on multiple corruption charges. The Hamas-led attack on Israel occurred on October 7, 2023, and killed 1,139 people. More than 73,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza. Hamas remains in control of large parts of Gaza, and the Iranian regime remains in power.

Why It Matters

The memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington concluding the US-Israel war on Iran has generated debate within Israel. The poll results indicate widespread public dissatisfaction with the agreement among Israelis, suggesting potential political implications.

The conflict and its outcome are viewed by some as linked to the broader regional context following the October 7, 2023 attack and its aftermath, including the ongoing situation in Gaza and confrontations with groups like Hezbollah. The comments from Israeli political figures and analysts indicate differing perspectives on national security strategy and the role of international agreements in addressing perceived threats, particularly as Israel approaches scheduled elections.