On the one hand, Trump used the hostage issue to give Netanyahu what seemed like a backhanded compliment, suggesting that the latter is doing his utmost to release the hostages, and ought to be appreciated for this in Israel “because he’s been a great leader.” (In fact, most Israelis do not believe that Netanyahu is doing his utmost on this issue.) Regarding trade relations between Israel and the US, Netanyahu added that he had told Trump that Israel would reduce the US trade deficit with Israel to zero, and that Trump had expressed gratitude for this. In an article on the highlights of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting, Alex Traiman, CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief of the right-wing Jewish News Syndicate, mentioned that Trump had spoken again of his plan to move one million Palestinians or more out of the Gaza Strip to other countries.
Author: BY SUSAN HATTIS ROLEF
Published at: 2025-04-14 22:47:34
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