Donald Trump welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, for their first meeting since September 2020. The encounter came amid reports of past tensions between the two leaders, particularly after Netanyahu congratulated Joe Biden on his 2020 election victory—a victory Trump has repeatedly and falsely claimed was stolen from him. Despite these reported tensions, the meeting was marked by smiles and affirmations of their good rapport, with Trump asserting, "We have a very good relationship" and insisting it was "never bad."

 

During the meeting, Netanyahu thanked Trump for his efforts in promoting stability in the Middle East during his presidency. The Trump campaign echoed this sentiment, highlighting Netanyahu's gratitude for Trump's work to promote regional stability. Trump, in turn, expressed his unwavering support for Israel, pledging that if he wins the next election, he will "make every effort to bring peace to the Middle East and combat anti-Semitism from spreading throughout college campuses."

 

The backdrop of this meeting includes Netanyahu's recent discussions with Vice President Kamala Harris. After their talks, Harris stated that she would "not be silent" about the suffering in Gaza, a comment that Trump found "disrespectful." Netanyahu expressed hope that his visit to the United States would expedite a ceasefire deal in the ongoing conflict.

 

Addressing Congress earlier in the week, Netanyahu praised Trump's contributions to Israel, specifically mentioning the relocation of the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem and the withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal. Netanyahu also reiterated his commitment to achieving "total victory in Gaza." Trump echoed this sentiment during their meeting, telling reporters, "If we win, it’ll be very simple. It’s all going to work out and very quickly." He warned that failure to secure competent leadership could lead to major wars in the Middle East and possibly a third world war. "You are closer to a third world war right now than at any time since the second world war. You’ve never been so close, because we have incompetent people running our country."

 

Trump has previously made dire predictions about global stability, suggesting that current conflicts, including the fighting between Israel and Hamas and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, bring the world to the brink of another world war. He underscored his support for Israel, citing his administration’s significant policy decisions, including the relocation of the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem and the sanctions imposed on Iran following the withdrawal from the nuclear deal. "We’ve had a good relationship. I was very good to Israel, better than any president’s ever been," Trump stated.

 

The Biden administration has expressed optimism about reaching a ceasefire deal and securing the release of hostages held by Hamas. Trump, however, criticized the current situation as "not acceptable" and questioned the condition of the hostages, stating, "They have to be given back immediately because there can be no way they’re in good shape."

 

This meeting between Trump and Netanyahu underscores the former president's continued influence on U.S. foreign policy and his enduring commitment to Israel, while also highlighting the complex dynamics of current Middle Eastern conflicts and the varied responses from U.S. political leaders.

 

Credit: Sky News | Hill  2024-07-30

 

 

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Quell surprise…..two birds of a feather……except Netanyahu is the real deal trump is just a trust fund baby wanna be

Trump supporting the mass murderer, no surprises there! Shame on both of those horrible men , rot in hell both of you!

2 hours ago, Tug said:

Quell surprise…..two birds of a feather……except Netanyahu is the real deal trump is just a trust fund baby wanna be

Anyone seen Biden?

3 hours ago, Tug said:

Quell surprise…..two birds of a feather……except Netanyahu is the real deal trump is just a trust fund baby wanna be

WOW, now I know for sure where you come from.   You hate the two best nations on earth.  Why??  How Come??  You hate individual freedoms?   Hate capitalism?  Hate our Constitution?  Why not go to Cuba or N Korea where you may become a happy person.  You might like the grass and bugs the N Koreans have to eat to live.  In Cuba a neighbor smelled cooked fish on a neighbors breath.  He fish he caught and ate himself.  The authorities were called and the guy was beat to hell for not sharing.   This is your idea of Utopia??

According to X’s hashtag ranking on Sunday, #TrumpisWeird was the 11th most-used hashtag in the U.S. 

 

https://www.donga.com/en/article/all/20240730/5089903/1

1 hour ago, EVENKEEL said:

Anyone seen Biden?

Not in this thread.

 

Try looking elsewhere.

54 minutes ago, thaipo7 said:

WOW, now I know for sure where you come from.   You hate the two best nations on earth.  Why??  How Come??  You hate individual freedoms?   Hate capitalism?  Hate our Constitution?  Why not go to Cuba or N Korea where you may become a happy person.  You might like the grass and bugs the N Koreans have to eat to live.  In Cuba a neighbor smelled cooked fish on a neighbors breath.  He fish he caught and ate himself.  The authorities were called and the guy was beat to hell for not sharing.   This is your idea of Utopia??

Despising Trump is not hating the U.S., despising Netanyahu is not hating Israel.

 

Opinions differ on which are ‘the best nations in earth’.

 

Rockets from the delightful likes of Hezbollah. 

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

Trump, in turn, expressed his unwavering support for Israel, pledging that if he wins the next election, he will "make every effort to bring peace to the Middle East and combat anti-Semitism from spreading throughout college campuses."

Once a criminal, always a criminal.

Under the Constitution, the President of the United States determines U.S. foreign policy. The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. Since 2021 Biden has been POTUS.

Netanyahu was recently in the US as Israeli Head of State. If he wants to thank Trump for his POTUS policies towards Israel when in office, that's personal. But Trump seems to feel his can act still as Head of State while a CITIZEN and make foreign policy promises to Netanhayu. And Netanyahu in turn disrespects the US and the American people by engaging Trump by such political actions.

Quid pro quo: I'd like to see Israeli centrist party leader Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz be invited to speak before Congress and the White House. I imagine the MAGA House Speaker will refuse.

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israels-gantz-moves-dissolve-parliament-statement-2024-05-30/

 

1 hour ago, thaipo7 said:

 You hate the two best nations on earth. 

Oh, and just who won Best Nations World Championships this year? Oh, and who was that runner up again???

The Logan Act... Good to know.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan_Act

6 hours ago, Social Media said:

Harris stated that she would "not be silent" about the suffering in Gaza, a comment that Trump found "disrespectful."

 

Disrespectful ?

Towards whom ? Nethanyahu ?

Does this one deserve respect ?

For what ?

 

Trump licks Bibi's behind ...

3 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

Anyone seen Biden?

Yes he made a clear concise plan on dealing with the Supreme Court in a national tv address today he allready met with Netanyahu what’s your point?

2 hours ago, thaipo7 said:

WOW, now I know for sure where you come from.   You hate the two best nations on earth.  Why??  How Come??  You hate individual freedoms?   Hate capitalism?  Hate our Constitution?  Why not go to Cuba or N Korea where you may become a happy person.  You might like the grass and bugs the N Koreans have to eat to live.  In Cuba a neighbor smelled cooked fish on a neighbors breath.  He fish he caught and ate himself.  The authorities were called and the guy was beat to hell for not sharing.   This is your idea of Utopia??

Are you drunk?what rubbish