16/06/2026
Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel and Vice President and General Counsel of Republicans Overseas, Inc.:
Spoke with Yaakov Bardogo and Silvan Shalom on Radio Galei Israel yesterday afternoon - joining from Bosnia.
Let me be clear about what we know and what we don't. Nobody outside the White House has seen the actual text of this MOU. Not senators, not cabinet members, not me. So I won't pretend to know what's in it.
What I do know: Trump has done more for Israel than any president in history. That is a fact. And based on everything I have heard from Washington, Iran will not receive a single dollar until they prove they are serious about the terms of the negotiation.
Is this MOU good for Israel? We will find out on Friday. If it turns out to contain what the Iranians are claiming - I will say clearly that it is not good for Israel. But I am willing to give President Trump the benefit of the doubt - based on his extraordinary track record - until proven otherwise.
One thing I will say clearly: Qatar's role in all of this deeply concerns me. Kushner and Witkoff have very warm ties with Qatar - and Qatar funds antisemitism in American universities and high schools, and actively works against Israel. There is no place for praising Qatar. None.
I will expand on all of this tomorrow morning on Sharon Gal's show on Radio Galei Israel at around 8:10 AM. 🇺🇸🇮🇱
