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“I believe those jumping to conclusions about the meaning of this interview are misinterpreting Trump’s words.”—J.S. Tobin
By Jonathan S. Tobin
Jewish News Syndicate
Has Donald Trump turned on Israel? That’s the question some people have been asking in the wake of an interview he gave to Israel Hayom. Trump’s presidency was the friendliest to Israel of any in history. But the interview became fodder for the latest controversy generated by something he has said with some willing to interpret it as evidence that he has allowed his personal dislike of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to impact his attitude towards the Jewish state.
While speaking of Israel’s war on Hamas, he was quoted as saying the following: “You have to finish up your war. To finish it up. You gotta get it done. And, I am sure you will do that. And we gotta get to peace, we can’t have this going on.” Click here to continue reading.
Hi Sandra,
This article from JNS expressed those views as well. Thanks for the comment.
Personally, I don’t believe he is abandoning Israel. He may not be in the best terms with Netanyahu, because the PM even before the official results jumped to congratulate Biden for his victory (was the first one!) but he has enough sense & other reasons to support Israel.