Israeli official criticizes Trump ceasefire price

David Azulai, head of the Metula Council in northern Israel and a member of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, has stated that residents of the north feel betrayed by the impending ceasefire with Lebanon. He compared the feeling to the sense of betrayal experienced at the start of the 'Swords of Iron' war. His remarks add to a chorus of criticism from local Israeli officials representing border communities, who have condemned the agreement as a failure to address long-term security threats. The criticism highlights domestic political pressure on the Netanyahu government as it prepares to implement the US-brokered deal.