71% of Israelis Say "Trump MOU Fails to Protect Israel"

Anti-American Sentiment Grows
Netanyahu Faces Intensifying Criticism

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A recent public opinion poll revealed that the majority of Israeli citizens believe the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran regarding a ceasefire agreement does not benefit Israel's security. As criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu grows over what is seen as a diplomatic failure with the United States, there is increasing talk of a possible change in government ahead of the October general election.

On June 18 (local time), Israeli media outlet Channel 12 reported that 71% of respondents said the MOU agreement between the United States and Iran would have a negative impact on Israel's security. Only 13% believed the MOU would have a positive effect. Channel 12 noted that negative responses increased by 9% and positive answers decreased by 8% compared to last week's survey.

Additionally, 43% of respondents said Israel lost the war with Iran, while 41% responded that they could not determine either side as the winner. Only 11% said Israel had won. Channel 12 reported that the majority of Israelis are strongly opposed to the signing of the MOU between the United States and Iran.

Within Israel, there is mounting resentment over the fact that Israel's position was not reflected at all in the signing of the MOU. The conservative Israeli daily The Jerusalem Post reported, "Nowhere in the ceasefire agreement is Israel even mentioned, and even when Israel requested to review the agreement before the signing ceremony, the United States refused." The paper added, "Israeli right-wing figures have strongly condemned Jared Kushner, a close confidant of former President Trump and Middle East envoy, accusing him of betraying his own people." The Kushner family is known to be descendants of Polish Jewish Holocaust survivors.

Criticism of the Netanyahu administration is also mounting. Yair Lapid, leader of the centrist opposition party and former Prime Minister of Israel, posted on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) immediately after the news of the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, stating, "This agreement is one of the most shocking failures in Israeli foreign and security policy," and added, "Netanyahu has claimed that 'we have changed the Middle East,' but in reality, he has made it worse."

With the blame for diplomatic failure with the United States intensifying ahead of the October general election, the possibility of the Netanyahu cabinet being ousted is also increasing. According to a recent poll by Israel's i24 News, if the general election were held now, the Likud-led ruling coalition would be expected to win 58 seats, while the opposition coalition would secure 62 seats, making it unlikely for the current Likud coalition to remain in power.

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