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IcePolitics

Ex-Netanyahu Associate Accuses Trump of Deal Over Gaza Reconstruction

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Hebrew · Sole source

Businessman Roni Mana, a former associate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accused Donald Trump of striking a deal for his endorsement of Netanyahu. Mana suggested the deal involved Gaza reconstruction and possibly economic benefits for Trump, calling Trump's statement "licking." He also criticized a Channel 14 presenter for an insult directed at Gadi Eisenkot. Mana's comments come amid Trump's public praise for Netanyahu's leadership.

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  • Businessman Roni Mana accused Donald Trump of striking a deal for his endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
  • Mana suggested the alleged deal involved the reconstruction of Gaza and potentially economic benefits for Trump.
  • Mana described Trump's supportive statement as "licking" and questioned his sudden change of heart.
  • The former Netanyahu associate also criticized a TV presenter for insulting opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot.
  • Mana's comments come after Trump issued a strong endorsement of Netanyahu for the upcoming elections.

Businessman Roni Mana, once a close confidant of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has become a vocal critic of the Netanyahu family. Mana recently questioned the motives behind former President Donald Trump's endorsement of Netanyahu for the upcoming elections, suggesting a "deal" was struck. Mana speculated on his X account that Trump's support might be linked to the reconstruction of Gaza, alleging that Netanyahu "sold" this to Trump, with Kushner potentially involved.

Mana expressed skepticism about Trump's sudden reversal of opinion, noting that just three days prior, Trump stated he did not support any candidates. He pointed to an alleged prior snub where Trump supposedly humiliated Netanyahu and refused to meet him, contrasting it with the current supportive statement. Mana suggested that the "licking" nature of Trump's message indicated a quid pro quo, possibly involving economic gain for Trump and the "liquidation sale of the State of Israel."

In a separate post, Mana also criticized Channel 14 presenter Yinon Magal for calling Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yesh! party, a "monkey managed by Ashkenazim." Mana stated that if the roles were reversed, Netanyahu would have reacted with extreme outrage. Mana's recent attacks highlight his use of social media to directly confront the Prime Minister's circle and supporters, portraying Netanyahu's actions as self-serving even as he receives Trump's backing.

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