"Go Big or Go Home": Bibi Crashes Trump’s Diplomatic Party with ‘Zero Enrichment’ Ultimatum
Zero enrichment, no missiles, no proxies: Netanyahu moves to pre-empt Trump’s ‘fast-track’ diplomacy as Jerusalem warns against a deal that buys Tehran time.
Fresh off the "Wing of Zion," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu didn't waste a second. Late Tuesday night, the Israeli leader met at the historic Blair House with President Trump’s heavy-hitting special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
The agenda? A debrief on the first round of secret talks between Washington and Tehran that took place last Friday. But Netanyahu isn't here for a status update, he's here to hold the pen. Israeli officials make it clear: Netanyahu intends to shape the boundaries of any negotiation before the ink even has a chance to dry.
Israel’s "All or Nothing" Red Lines
Jerusalem views the current "diplomatic fast track" being explored by the White House with extreme caution. Netanyahu is reportedly pushing for a "total package" deal, moving far beyond the narrow nuclear constraints of the past.
The three non-negotiables on Netanyahu’s desk:
"Israel will not accept a deal that focuses only on small pieces of the nuclear puzzle," a source from the Prime Minister's Office stated. "Any agreement must address the ballistic missile program and the funding of regional proxies."
Trump’s Double Message: "They Want a Deal"
In a Tuesday interview with Fox Business, President Trump signaled that conversations with Tehran are "advanced," noting that the Iranians "want to make a deal." However, in classic Trump fashion, he balanced the optimism with a heavy dose of skepticism, accusing previous administrations of "creating a monster" with the original JCPOA and questioning if Iran will actually honor its word.
For Israel, this is a "carrot and stick" approach. Trump wants the win of a "Grand Bargain," but he’s leaving himself an exit ramp if he feels he’s being played.
The Great Israeli Fear: "Buying Time"
Behind the closed doors in Jerusalem, the mood is even more cynical. High-ranking officials worry that any deal, no matter how "perfect" it looks on paper, is simply "oxygen" for the regime.
The fear is that sanctions relief will allow Iran to stabilize its economy, suppress internal protests, and wait out the Trump presidency. Once the U.S. administration changes in three years, Tehran could theoretically tear up the agreement and emerge stronger, wealthier, and better armed than ever before.