The head of the Mossad contended that the U.S. was “rushing into an agreement [with Iran] that is a complete lie”, and underscored: “Israel is not signed on to the deal. Israel is permitted to defend itself any way possible - and will act this way. We cannot sit quietly and just watch as the danger grows closer”. He also briefed Prime Minister Yair Lapid on “the intelligence situation and the dangers involved in a return to the nuclear agreement”.