JERUSALEM – Israelis from across the political spectrum reacted angrily Monday to the news of an interim deal between the U.S. and Iran, calling it a disaster for Israel and directing their fury at one man: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

As of early Monday evening, Netanyahu had yet to release a statement. But other government officials, rivals, politicians and commentators were quick to criticize the deal, marking a sort of informal referendum on the premier’s tenure ahead of elections this fall.

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