Recent Israeli strikes in Beirut, aimed at derailing a US-Iran deal, have paradoxically accelerated its signing. Tensions are high between US President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu, with Trump reportedly questioning Netanyahu's actions. The author suggests Israel sought to sabotage the agreement, but Trump prioritizes an exit before midterms, while Netanyahu seeks to maintain regional conflict until Israel's elections. The US must now ensure Israel's compliance to safeguard the deal's success and its own regional credibility. The author argues Washington's leverage is compromised when Israel acts with impunity, underlining the critical need to restrain Netanyahu for stable negotiations.