Netanyahu tries to go ?scorched earth? in last speech, swipes at Biden administration over Iran

A senior Israeli diplomat told Axios that Netanyahu "decided to damage the U.S.-Israel relationship for his own personal interests and is trying to leave scorched earth for the incoming government."Netanyahu said Iran is "celebrating" his loss because "they understand that starting today there will be a weak and unstable government that will align with the dictates of the international community."The Times of Israel pointed out that Bennett has also spoken out in opposition to the U.S. return to the nuke deal.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPNetanyahu has been clear about his concern about the U.S. rejoining the nuclear agreement with Iran. Netanyahu held a joint press conference with the top diplomat and said, "I can tell you that I hope that the United States will not go back to the old JCPOA because we believe that that deal paves the way for Iran to have an arsenal of nuclear weapons with international legitimacy," Netanyahu said, referencing the acronym for the nuclear deal, formally called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action."We also reiterated that whatever happens, Israel will always reserve the right to defend itself against a regime committed to our destruction, committed to getting the weapons of mass destruction for that end," the Israeli prime minister added.Netanyahu remains head of the largest party in parliament.