Israel raises security concerns over impending US-Iran memorandum of understanding

United States President Donald Trump announced an upcoming memorandum of understanding with Iran, intended to establish a 60-day ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened the Security Cabinet to discuss the implications of this agreement. Israeli officials claim the deal accepts Tehran's primary demands, including the release of frozen funds, while failing to address Iran's ballistic missile program or nuclear infrastructure, merely shifting requirements from uranium destruction to dilution. Critics, including opposition leaders Benny Gantz and Yair Golan, have described the deal as a strategic failure, arguing it weakens Israel's security and ignores key concerns regarding Hezbollah and other proxy groups. Opposition figures further stated that the agreement was reached without consulting Israel, contradicting previous goals of achieving total victory in the region. Discontent is rising within Israel, as officials warn the framework mirrors the Gaza ceasefire agreement, which they contend failed to ensure the disarmament of Hamas.