Tense for Israel, as Washington publicly tells Netanyahu's government to back off while the US pushes an Iran deal forward.

• JD Vance told Israeli cabinet members to stop personally attacking Trump, calling him the only powerful ally Israel has left.
• The US is finalizing an Iran deal, with technical talks set to follow the signing; claims that Iran instantly gets $300 billion are disputed.
• Vance reminded Israel that American hands and tax dollars built two-thirds of the weapons defending it lately.
• Netanyahu is fighting for his political life ahead of an October election and is not favored, which shapes his clashes with Washington.
• Flare-ups continue: Israel says it will strike back if attacked, and Iran reportedly threatens to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until Israel leaves southern Lebanon and US forces exit the Gulf.

Outlook: The deal looks close, but repeated Israel-Hezbollah clashes could blow it up before it is signed.