Trump says Israel is not sidelined by his Gulf trip: ‘This is very good for Israel’
Visiting Riyadh and Doha, president claims that if it weren’t for the US, ‘probably none of the hostages would be living right now,’ says the remainder will be freed ‘step by step’
While Donald Trump is skipping a visit to Israel during his ongoing Mideast travels, the ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza has been a significant part of discussions, as the US president dismissed claims that the Jewish state is being sidelined by his trip.
“This is good for Israel,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, in response to a question about skipping a stop in Israel. “Having a relationship like I have with these countries… I think it’s very good for Israel.”
Trump also said he hopes Saudi Arabia will soon join the Abraham Accords and recognise Israel "in your own time".
Israeli political analyst Akiva Eldar, says: Donald Trump isn’t visiting Israel during his Middle East tour because he knows Netanyahu is bluffing and has nothing to offer him. He believes Trump’s snub marks the end of an era in US-Israel relations.
I, reckon, he could / should have dropped in — Wish perhaps he might still make a surprise lightning visit... He is in the region Trump's decision to skip Israel remarkable for all the wrong reasons including "drinking tea" with Iran's Axis of Evil terror proxies
What a 'friend' Israel has in Trump: Day 586 1. Fighting for its very survival amongst multi-fronted war 2. The whole world against it 3. antisemitism rampant everywhere
