Israelis angry over U.S.-Iran peace deal lash out at Netanyahu

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Israelis across the political spectrum are furious over a U.S.-Iran interim deal, viewing it as a disaster for their country. Their anger is directed squarely at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who they blame for the agreement. The intensity of the backlash cuts across traditional left-right divides in Israeli politics, uniting disparate groups in opposition to both the deal and Netanyahu's handling of it. The prime minister faces mounting domestic pressure even as the international agreement moves forward.