JERUSALEM (VINnews) – Miriam Adelson’s Israel Hayom newspaper published a blistering open letter to President Donald Trump, accusing him of betraying Israel and the United States by signing what it called a “surrender agreement” with Iran that endangers both nations’ interests and weakens resolve against the Tehran regime.

The strongly worded piece, written by journalist Danny Zaken and appearing in the Adelson family-owned daily — Israel’s most widely circulated newspaper — criticizes Trump for what it describes as a reversal of his long-standing tough stance toward Iran. It references a recent conversation between Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that was leaked by someone in the president’s inner circle.

In the letter, the author addresses Trump directly:

“Two weeks ago, one of the members of your inner circle did something that brought your controversial conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, to the public’s attention. And I deliberately emphasize his full title. He is not ‘Bibi.’ He is the elected Prime Minister of the independent and sovereign State of Israel, just like any other person who holds that office.”

The piece expresses deep disappointment over the apparent policy shift:

“I have struggled in vain to understand what caused this empty and meaningless change of course, which contradicts everything you have said and done up to now. The midterm elections are a completely baseless excuse. You are in your second term, and a surrender agreement will do more harm than good to the Republicans.”

It continues:

“We feel betrayed nothing less — because despite all your mistakes, it seemed that your heart was in the right place. You acted otherwise. You have lost your patience, your moral compass, and your sense of leadership. Only if you reverse your decision and refrain from entering into a final agreement with Iran will there be any possibility of repairing the damage.”

The letter concludes with a pointed warning from “near Jerusalem, the eternal capital of the Jewish people since the days of the kingdoms of David and Solomon”:

“You have made a grave mistake. You failed when you signed a surrender agreement with a murderous and ruthless terrorist regime. You have severely harmed America’s interests and the democratic and humanitarian values of the enlightened world, and you have set the hourglass running toward the next war — one that your successors will be forced to confront in the years ahead.”

The criticism comes amid the Trump administration’s recent memorandum of understanding with Iran, which aims to cement a ceasefire, including on the Lebanese front, and opens a 60-day window for further negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief. Trump has touted the agreement as a victory that ends hostilities.

Adelson, a major Republican donor and staunch supporter of Israel and Trump, has not personally authored or endorsed the letter, which reflects the views of the columnist in her newspaper. Israel Hayom was founded by her late husband, Sheldon Adelson.

The development highlights growing tensions within pro-Israel circles over the administration’s approach to Iran following recent military actions. VINnews will continue to monitor reactions from Israeli officials and the Jewish community.