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TEL AVIV, Israel: Reactions in Israel to the Memorandum of Understanding reached by President Donald Trump and Iran on Sunday have been a mix of wait-and-see-the details and outright criticism.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council confirmed on Sunday that Tehran and Washington had finalized a memorandum of understanding ending the war after months of negotiations. In a statement, the council said all military operations across multiple fronts, including in Lebanon, would cease "immediately and permanently."
Talks on a comprehensive final agreement will reportedly begin only after both sides have implemented their obligations under the framework and are expected to continue for up to 60 days.
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President Donald Trump listens to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he addresses the Knesset in Jerusalem on Oct. 13, 2025. (Saul Loeb/AFP)
While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to comment, on Monday, Defense Minister Israel Katz, held back from directly criticizing the deal but said that the IDF would not withdraw from southern Lebanon, warning that if Iran attacks Israel in response to the fighting against Hezbollah, "we will strike it with full force."
He said, "The IDF will remain in the security zones in Lebanon, Syria , and Gaza, without any time limit, to protect the border and Israeli communities against jihadist elements."
Katz described the security zones as "among the IDF’s greatest achievements" in the multi-front war since the Hamas -led Oct. 7, 2023 massacre, adding that Israel therefore opposes an IDF withdrawal from Lebanon despite all the pressures that will still come.
Katz said he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had conveyed these positions to U.S. President Donald Trump and other senior American officials, including U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
"We will not compromise on Israel’s security interests and the protection of our citizens," he concluded.
IRAN’S REGIME SPINS NUCLEAR AND STRAIT OF HORMUZ DEAL WITH TRUMP AS VICTORY OVER US, ISRAEL
President Donald Trump monitors U.S. military operations in Iran following an Israeli strike in Tehran on Feb. 28, 2026. (@WhiteHouse/X)
Yossi Kuperwasser, head of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security and former chief of the research division in the Israel Defense Forces ’ Military Intelligence Directorate, told Fox News Digital that the details of the agreement remain sketchy.
"There was a debate within the Iranian leadership over whether to accept the deal," he said. "It appears that the information we are hearing is coming from those who opposed it. Maybe they are right, maybe they are wrong, but it raises major concerns in Israel. If this is the deal, it is a disaster. If one listens to President Trump, the deal is probably something different."
Kuperwasser defined a "good deal" as one in which Iran gives up all components of its nuclear program, grants access to enriched uranium and establishes a robust monitoring system capable of reaching anywhere at any time, including military facilities likely being used for atomic purposes. He added that such an agreement should also prohibit production of missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
A fireball rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike targeting an area in Beirut's southern suburbs overnight on March 10 to 11, 2026. (Fadel itani / AFP via Getty Images)
"Lebanon’s fate is a matter to be discussed between Washington, Jerusalem, and Beirut," Kuperwasser said. "Iran is not a party to those talks and should not be according to the Lebanese government. If Lebanon is to be part of a deal with Iran, it means Tehran has a say in Lebanese matters."
Kuperwasser noted that Israel has lived under the shadow of Iran’s nuclear program since 1998, while noting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is uniquely positioned to assess the issue given his decades of involvement. He said it remains unclear whether Netanyahu is satisfied with the outcome or what his final assessment will be.
ISRAELI OFFICIALS REPORTEDLY WARN IRAN'S BALLISTIC MISSILES COULD TRIGGER SOLO MILITARY ACTION AGAINST TEHRAN
Former Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, now leader of the opposition, referred Fox News Digital to his comments on X.
"The emerging agreement achieves none of Israel’s war goals. The regime survives, the missile program exists, and Iran can rebuild its nuclear program. This is a complete failure by Netanyahu, and in the process, he is turning us into a client state that takes orders about its national security," he wrote.
A motorist rides past a banner featuring images of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba Khamenei along a street in Tehran on April 15, 2026. (AFP/Getty Images)
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The HillIndependentCenter4 days agoSenior Trump administration officials outlined the terms of a proposed U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz during a press call. Vice President Vance is set to represent the U.S. at the official signing in Switzerland, while President Trump may attend as he is already in Europe for the G7 summit. The agreement includes commitments to terminate military operations, respect each other's sovereignty, and avoid interference in internal affairs.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the details of an agreement between the U.S. and Iran without overtly favoring either side. It reports on the terms of the deal neutrally, focusing on the content of the agreement rather than taking a stance on its implications or validity.
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Breitbart NewsIndependentRight4 days agoThe article reveals the full text of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran, which includes commitments to terminate military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and to respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Bias read (Right): The article presents the MoU in a manner that emphasizes the agreement's terms without critical analysis or balanced perspective. It highlights the U.S.-Iran agreement in a way that aligns with the conservative viewpoint typically associated with Breitbart News, potentially omitting broader context,
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AxiosIndependentCenter4 days agoThe article provides the full text of a U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which declares an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations between the two countries and their allies, including in Lebanon. It outlines commitments to respect each other's sovereignty, avoid interference in internal affairs, and negotiate a final agreement within 60 days. The article notes that the text was provided by a senior administration official during a press briefing and acknowledges potential inaccuracies due to the lack of an official printed version.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the content of the MOU without editorializing, using neutral language and providing the exact wording as delivered by a senior administration official. There is no apparent bias in framing, sourcing, or emphasis. The information is presented factually, without leaning toward one
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Fox News (World)IndependentCenter6 days agoIsraeli officials have mixed reactions to a newly announced memorandum of understanding between U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran, which aims to end hostilities across multiple fronts, including in Lebanon. The Iranian Supreme National Security Council confirmed the agreement, stating that military operations would cease immediately and permanently. While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not yet commented, Defense Minister Israel Katz indicated that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) would maintain a presence in southern Lebanon and warned of a strong response if Iran retaliates.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information without overtly biased language or framing. It reports on the reactions of Israeli officials to an international agreement without taking a clear stance or using loaded terminology.
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