Trump Denies Knowledge of Egypt, UAE Warnings to Netanyahu Before Oct. 7

Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Time magazine that he had not heard reports of Egypt and the UAE warning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before the October 7th attacks. Trump expressed skepticism, suggesting that if Netanyahu had received such warnings, he would have taken action to increase readiness. Netanyahu responded to Trump's comments, agreeing that the former president was correct.

When asked about supporting Netanyahu for another term in the upcoming Israeli elections, Trump declined to intervene in politics, stating, "I am no longer involved in politics." He also avoided a direct endorsement, saying only, "If you think so." Trump emphasized his desire to help Israel defend itself and reiterated his stance against Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.

Regarding Gadi Eisenkot, Trump stated he had heard nothing negative about him but advised against underestimating Netanyahu, drawing a parallel to how both had been underestimated multiple times. On the topic of Hamas in Gaza, Trump indicated he would make the appropriate decision if in the Situation Room, asserting his decisions would be correct and that the country is thriving despite conflict.

Trump also discussed his positive relationship with Saudi Arabia, crediting himself with their protection and stating the country, along with Israel, would have been "wiped off the face of the earth" without his presidency. He also claimed credit for returning all hostages, both living and deceased, during his term.

Finally, Trump reiterated his previous statement about the possibility of destroying Iran, telling Time that doing so would create "world peace" and that peace is unattainable while Iran exists. He defended this stance against accusations of hypocrisy with his "president of peace" title by stating that destroying Iran would lead to global peace.