Various international newspapers monitored the possible repercussions of the victory Donald Trump In the American elections on the situation in the region, warning of excessive optimism in Israel.
The newspaper “Haaretz” published an article warning optimists in Israel against getting ahead of events, indicating that Trump will put his own interests first, which may not always coincide with the expectations of the Israeli Prime Minister. Benjamin Netanyahu and his partners. The newspaper described Trump as a mysterious figure, expecting his second term to be more extreme.
In the same context, Stefan Cook expected in Foreign Policy magazine that Trump would fulfill his promise to end the war in Gaza, but in accordance with Israeli interests.
He added that the president-elect would not raise the issues of dead Palestinians or humanitarian aid, warning of disastrous consequences for the Palestinians.
Netanyahu and Trump agreement
The Financial Times revealed Israel’s intention to expand the scope of its military operations in Lebanon and Gaza, and quoted an informed source that Netanyahu agreed with Trump to help end the wars, provided that any major Israeli move is not ruled out before January 20.
The French newspaper Le Monde reported that Trump asked Netanyahu months ago to end hostilities in Gaza before returning to the presidency, considering this a blank check until Trump officially takes office.
The newspaper alerted Trump’s previous decisions that were biased toward Israel, such as moving the American embassy to Jerusalem.
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Pinkas warned that this step could have serious consequences for the Israeli internal situation.
