Ex-Bar Chief Doubts Eisenkot's Influence With Trump
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Former Israel Bar Association Chairman Efi Naveh questioned Gadi Eisenkot's potential influence with U.S. President Donald Trump if Eisenkot becomes Prime Minister. Naveh suggested Trump would not take Eisenkot's calls, unlike his strong relationship with current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Naveh cited the Iran conflict as proof of Netanyahu's ability to sway Trump's decisions.
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- Efi Naveh doubts Gadi Eisenkot could influence U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Naveh contrasted Eisenkot's potential relationship with Trump to Netanyahu's strong ties.
- The former Bar Association chair cited the Iran conflict as an example of Netanyahu's influence.
- Naveh suggested Trump admires and respects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Naveh spoke on Sunday during an interview with Doron Cohen.
Former Israel Bar Association Chairman Efi Naveh expressed skepticism on Sunday regarding Gadi Eisenkot's potential relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, should Eisenkot succeed Benjamin Netanyahu as Prime Minister. Naveh stated in an interview that he was "not sure Trump counts him" and questioned whether Trump would even take Eisenkot's calls. He contrasted this with the strong relationship between Netanyahu and Trump, which Naveh described as one where Trump "admires him, Trump respects him." Naveh highlighted this synergy as enabling Netanyahu to influence American presidential decisions.
Naveh cited the conflict with Iran as an example of Netanyahu's influence over Trump, asking rhetorically, "Who would have believed that an Israeli prime minister could convince the President of the United States to go to war in Iran?" He asserted that such an outcome was "unprecedented" and pointed to it as one of Netanyahu's achievements, adding, "Look what he did and look what achievements."
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