Trump Comments on Israeli Political Drama, Praises Both Netanyahu and Eisenkot
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
U.S. President Donald Trump commented on Israel's political situation, noting that both Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for him. Trump acknowledged the competition between the two Israeli leaders but stated he had not yet deeply examined the election results or coalition talks. His comments follow his prior endorsement of Netanyahu and their coordination on Iran.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Trump noted both Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu support his policies.
- Trump acknowledged the political competition between Netanyahu and Eisenkot.
- The U.S. President stated he had not deeply examined the Israeli election results.
- Eisenkot was tasked by President Herzog to form Israel's next government.
- Trump previously backed Netanyahu and coordinated on Iran policy.
U.S. President Donald Trump briefly addressed the political developments in Israel, specifically the decision by President Isaac Herzog to task Yisrael Beiteinu party chairman Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government. Speaking to reporters in Florida before boarding Air Force One, Trump was asked about the political rivalry between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Eisenkot. The American president chose to highlight the support he and his policies receive from both Israeli leaders, stating, "Eisenkot said very nice things about me, he says he loves Trump. Both Netanyahu and Eisenkot strongly support what I am doing."
However, Trump admitted he had not delved deeply into the specifics of the election results or the coalition negotiations in Jerusalem. "It's definitely a competition between him and Bibi Netanyahu. I haven't delved into it yet, we'll see what happens," he commented.
Trump's remarks come amid his previously expressed strong support for Netanyahu during the Israeli election campaign and their close coordination on the Iran issue.
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