Friedman Urges Israel to Replace Netanyahu, Warns of US Relations Crisis
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Senior commentator Thomas Friedman is calling on Israelis to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warning that his continued leadership will cause a permanent crisis with the United States. Friedman also criticized former President Donald Trump, accusing him of "selling out Israel" for political gain. He believes American public opinion is shifting and urges Israelis to "rediscover our better angels."
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Thomas Friedman urges Israelis to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Friedman warns Netanyahu's leadership will cause a permanent crisis with the US.
- He criticizes Donald Trump for "selling out Israel" to voters.
- Friedman states American public opinion is shifting dramatically.
- He urges Israelis to "rediscover our better angels" like Americans have.
Senior commentator Thomas Friedman is urging Israelis to follow the American example and replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warning of a potential crisis in relations with the United States. In a sharp op-ed, Friedman criticized former President Donald Trump and expressed support for Gadi Eisenkot.
Friedman contends that Netanyahu's continued leadership will lead to a permanent crisis with Israel's most crucial ally. He characterized the results of the US elections as a "rebellion against the unfairness, immunity, and corruption of President Trump." Furthermore, Friedman accused Trump of attempting to court young and Republican voters in a last-minute bid by "selling out Israel" with a promise to halt security aid.
The commentator cautioned that American public opinion is undergoing a dramatic shift, stating, "The America you knew is no more." According to Friedman, the US has lost patience with an Israeli government that seeks weapons for defense against Hamas and Hezbollah but, he claims, also uses them to "exterminate Palestinians from the face of the earth in the West Bank and Gaza" and for messianic purposes.
Friedman concluded with a pointed message: "We are no longer the America of Trump. Americans have chosen to rediscover our better angels over self-destruction. I hope you will do the same."
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