ZOA President Morton Klein Rebukes Joe Kent Remarks on Israel and U.S. Security — THEJ.CA
Klein says claims blaming Israel for U.S. conflicts are false and ignore Iran’s longstanding role in attacks on Americans. (March 25, 2026 / THEJ.CA) Morton A. Klein, national president of the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA), has issued a strong rebuttal to remarks by former U.S. counterterrorism official Joe Kent, rejecting claims that Israel bears responsibility for American military engagements in the Middle East. In a statement, Klein said Kent’s assertions are “false, deeply misguided and should be rejected by anyone acting in good faith,” emphasizing that U.S. military actions are driven by national security interests rather than influence from […]
Founded in 1897, the Zionist Organization of America (“ZOA”) is the oldest pro-Israel organization in the United States. With offices around the country and in Israel, the ZOA is dedicated to educating the public, elected officials, media, and college/high school students about the truth of the ongoing and relentless Arab war against Israel. ZOA is also committed to promoting strong U.S.-Israel relations. ZOA works to protect Jewish college and high school students from intimidation, harassment and discrimination, and in fighting anti-Semitism in general.
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