Netanyahu says Israel is outside Iran MOU

Times of Israel reported that Netanyahu and Trump spoke about the emerging U.S.-Iran memorandum, with the Prime Minister's Office saying Israel is not a party while praising Trump commitments on enriched material, enrichment infrastructure, missile production, and Iranian proxy support. Minutes earlier, Trump said the MOU only conceptually handles nuclear material, would lift the blockade after a deal, and could be signed Saturday or Monday.

Why this matters. This updates the Israeli verification gap: Jerusalem is no longer only reported as unaware, but is publicly keeping itself outside the MOU and tying support to tougher final terms. The next watchpoint is whether that carveout leaves room for Israeli operations in Lebanon or against Iran-linked proxies even if Washington announces a signing.