Former US President Donald Trump has criticized Israel for releasing distressing videos of air strikes in Gaza, warning that the country is losing the PR war due to the graphic images emerging from the region.
In a recent statement, Trump called the videos “most heinous” and “most horrible”, questioning why they were made public in the first place. He emphasized the need for Israel to quickly finish the conflict and return to normalcy to avoid further damage to its international image.
Despite his past support for Israel, Trump did not explicitly state that he stands with the country “100 percent” at this time. He criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for acknowledging President Joe Biden’s election victory, suggesting that it has weakened Israel’s position on the global stage.
Trump also took aim at Biden’s policy on the Gaza war, insinuating that Jews who vote for Democrats “hate Israel”. The White House responded by affirming that Biden had warned Netanyahu that US support for the conflict depends on protecting civilians.
The warning from Biden came after the Israeli military reportedly killed aid workers, including an American-Canadian citizen. Trump’s comments highlight the complicated dynamics at play in the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the impact it is having on diplomatic relations between the US and Israel.
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