Israel Hayom unleashes unprecedented attack on Trump: 'You betrayed us'

A Public Break

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Israeli and American political landscapes, Israel Hayom has published a direct and personal attack on President Donald Trump. Senior journalist Danny Zaken, writing in the paper owned by Miriam Adelson—who has contributed hundreds of millions of dollars to Trump's campaigns—declared that the President has "severely harmed the human interests of the enlightened world."

Zaken's letter explicitly uses the word "betrayal," stating: "You betrayed us, the Israelis. And in one moment, the contempt you absorbed in the past suddenly seems so justified and logical."

Defense of Netanyahu and Sovereignty

The article specifically addresses recent tensions between Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Zaken pushed back against Trump's reported use of the nickname "Bibi," emphasizing that he is the "elected Prime Minister of the independent and sovereign State of Israel." The piece further accuses Trump of spreading lies regarding Netanyahu's legal situation, specifically refuting Trump's claim that he "saved his [Netanyahu's] ass from prison."

Zaken also challenged Trump's recent megalomaniacal assertion that Israel would not exist without him. "Israel existed before you and will exist long after you," Zaken wrote, while citing U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee's counter-argument that "without Israel, America would not exist."

Analysis and Outlook

This editorial shift is significant given the Adelson family's long-standing financial and ideological support for Trump. The catalyst for this public rupture appears to be the finalization of a deal with Iran, which Zaken characterizes as a humiliation for America and a abandonment of its moral compass.

The article concludes with a conditional demand: only by stepping back from the final agreement with Iran can Trump begin to repair the damage. For now, the sentiment expressed by this influential conservative outlet is one of profound betrayal, suggesting a major realignment in how the Israeli right views the current U.S. administration.