Israeli Right-Wing Slams Reported U.S.-Iran 'End of Hostilities' Deal

A reported U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at ending hostilities has triggered sharp criticism from Israeli right-wing figures and media, who argue it fails to sufficiently curb Iran's nuclear and missile programs and could inadvertently bolster the Iranian regime.

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Trump ended up as a loser.

While Israeli government officials and ruling party members have adopted a cautious public stance to avoid direct confrontation with the United States, prominent voices within the right-wing ecosystem, particularly on the media outlet Channel 14, have expressed strong opposition. These critics contend that the agreement inadequately restricts Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities and could lead to the release of billions of dollars, which they fear would fund Tehran's regional proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas, as well as its nuclear ambitions.

Inon Magal, a prominent host on Channel 14 and a known supporter of former U.S. President Donald Trump, publicly criticized the deal, stating on social media that "Trump ended up as a loser." He also reportedly used derogatory terms for Vice President J.D. Vance and accused Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, and son-in-law Jared Kushner of "selling out their Israeli brothers."

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Trump's statements were shocking like an earthquake. Israel has been completely backstabbed.

Other Israeli media outlets have echoed these sentiments. Ynet News described Trump's statements as "shocking like an earthquake" and claimed Israel had been "completely backstabbed." The Times of Israel published an editorial warning that the 14-point MOU could provide "hundreds of billions of dollars" to the Iranian regime, potentially enabling it to suppress its own population, fund terrorism, and advance its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

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The 14-point memorandum of understanding could provide hundreds of billions of dollars to the Iranian regime.

Israel has consistently advocated for limiting Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missile capabilities, and support for regional proxies. Critics argue that the reported MOU does not adequately reflect these demands. Trump, in response to questions about Iran's ballistic missile program, reportedly stated that it was "a little unfair" for Iran not to possess them if other countries did. Despite the strong reactions from the right, Israeli government officials have privately expressed deep concerns about the agreement, according to Axios, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly stated that while he often agrees with Trump, they "don't always see eye to eye."

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Trump and I often see eye to eye, but not always. Even the best families have disagreements.