Trump meets Netanyahu and warns of "third world war" with election defeat
The meeting with Trump was the last stop of Netanyahu's USA journey. On Wednesday, he defended Israel's actions in the war against the radical-Islamic Hamas in the Gaza Strip before the Congress in Washington. On Thursday, he met President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris from the Democrats.
The reception at Trump's estate in Florida was warm. The Republican presidential candidate posed for photos with his thumb up. On a photo of Netanyahu, which Netanyahu himself published online, he held a yarmulke with the inscription "Total Victory" - the goal of the prime minister in the fight against Hamas.
Trump shot sharply at his political opponents from the Democrats on Friday. "Our country is being run by incompetent people," he said. Harris, who is likely to be Trump's opponent in the presidential election in November, is even worse than Biden.
In contrast to the Democrat, who urged Netanyahu in view of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip to do more for a ceasefire, Trump made no public demands on Netanyahu on Friday. Trump's campaign team announced after the meeting that as president, the Republican would do everything to bring peace to the Middle East and combat antisemitism on US campuses. On Thursday, Trump had urged Netanyahu in an interview with the Fox News channel to "quickly end the Gaza war."
The Republicans welcomed Netanyahu with applause and jubilation during his speech before the US Congress on Wednesday, while the Democrats kept a clear distance. The Israeli prime minister thanked Trump personally "for everything he has done for Israel" in his speech.
The USA has supported its close ally Israel militarily and diplomatically since the unprecedented attack by the Islamic Palestinian organization Hamas on the country on October 7. However, there have been irritations and differences between the two governments regarding Israel's military actions.
- Despite the US-President Joe Biden's election defeat, the Republicans still view Donald Trump favorably, as shown in their warm reception at his estate in Florida.
- Benjamin Netanyahu, the former US-President's guest, held a yarmulke with the inscription "Total Victory" in a photo published online after their meeting, reflecting his hope for victory against Hamas.
- Kamala Harris, who could potentially face Trump in the upcoming Presidential election in November, was criticized by Trump during their meeting, with Trump labeling the Democrats as incompetent.
- Netanyahu, following his defenses of Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip before Congress, met with both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, marking a significant milestone in the US-Israel relationship during the current term.
- In contrast to the Democrats, the Republicans welcomed Netanyahu joyfully at the US Congress, demonstrating their continued support for Israel and its prime minister.
- World War II was a significant event that shaped the United States of America, and its foreign policy towards allies like Israel has continued to remain strong.
- The controversy over Israel's military actions in the Gaza Strip during the war against Hamas has caused hints of disagreement and irritations between the US and Israeli governments.
- Despite these differences, the United States has stood by Israel, providing both military and diplomatic support, as evident in the ongoing representation of Israel before the United Nations and other international bodies.
- Netanyahu's relationship with Trump has played a crucial role in the third term of his political career, with the former US-President advocating for peace in the Middle East and combating antisemitism on US campuses during their meeting.
