Adelson-Owned Paper Rebukes President Trump Over Iran Memorandum

Overview

• Israel Hayom published a blistering open letter by columnist Danny Zaken on Sunday that accused President Trump of betraying Israel and of signing a ‘‘surrender agreement’’ with Iran.
• The criticism targets a recent memorandum of understanding the administration signed with Iran to cement a ceasefire and to open a 60‑day window for further talks on Tehran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief.
• The newspaper is owned by major Trump donor Miriam Adelson, but multiple reports say Adelson did not write or officially endorse the piece and that it was published under Zaken’s byline.
• The column underscores growing tensions between the administration and pro‑Israel conservative circles that have long backed Trump financially, including more than $300 million reported from the Adelson family to his campaigns.
• Key next items to watch are any White House response, reactions from Israeli officials, and whether the 60‑day negotiation window leads to changes in the memorandum that either ease or deepen the split.