Title: Israeli Journalists Shocked by Trump’s Comments on Gaza Conflict
Two Israeli journalists recently traveled to Palm Beach, Fla., hoping to receive strong support from Donald J. Trump for their country’s war in Gaza. However, what they heard from Mr. Trump at Mar-a-Lago left them shocked.
During the interview arranged by Miriam Adelson, a billionaire Republican donor, Mr. Trump expressed concerns about Israel losing public support for its Gaza assault. He urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the war soon, a stance that surprised the journalists and contradicted the typical Republican support for Israel.
The journalists were particularly alarmed by Mr. Trump’s statement that Israel should finish the war quickly and move towards peace, without mentioning the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. This departure from the usual rhetoric in support of Israel’s military actions left many questioning Mr. Trump’s stance on the conflict.
While Trump’s aides tried to clarify his comments, the ambiguity in his statements has raised concerns among right-wing supporters of Israel. They fear that in a second term, Mr. Trump may not be as reliable an ally as he was during his first term, where he granted many of Mr. Netanyahu’s wishes.
The division between Mr. Trump and congressional Republicans, who strongly support Mr. Netanyahu’s government, is becoming more apparent. Mr. Trump’s former advisers have proposed radical solutions to the conflict, further complicating the situation.
Overall, Mr. Trump’s comments on the Israel-Hamas war have sparked debate and uncertainty among supporters of Israel, as they try to decipher his true intentions and policies regarding the conflict.
