Netanyahu may disagree with Trump

The security cordon outside the Israeli consulate in Jerusalem is called Deja Vu. 'Deja vu' refers to the illusion that the event has happened before, even though it is being experienced for the first time.

The security cordon outside the Israeli consulate in Jerusalem is called Deja Vu. 'Deja vu' refers to the illusion that the event has happened before, even though it is being experienced for the first time.

On the other side of the security fence of the consulate, the whole of Israel is eagerly waiting for the second term of Donald Trump.

"I'm very happy (with Trump's victory)," said Rafael Shore, a Rabi. According to Shor, a resident of Jerusalem's Old City, "He (Trump) understands Middle Eastern languages."

"Iran will think twice before doing anything now. If Kamala had been elected, I think the Middle Eastern powers would not have been so afraid to attack America or Israel,' he added.


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was one of the first on the list to congratulate the newly elected US President.

"Congratulations on the greatest comeback in history!" he tweeted.

Earlier, Netanyahu called Trump 'Israel's best friend so far in the White House'.

One of the few reasons Trump was popular with Israelis during his previous term was the cancellation of the nuclear deal with Iran. Israel had already strongly opposed the deal.

Trump also played the role of mediator in normalizing Israel's relations with some Arab countries.

In addition, he recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, overriding the long-standing US policy position and the consensus of the international community.

Michael Oren, the former ambassador of Israel to the United States, thinks that Donald Trump's first term is 'exemplary' on the issue of Israel.

'Hopefully, he will walk that path again. (But) we need to have a clear understanding of who Donald Trump is and what his position is,' he added.

First, the former president "doesn't like war" because it costs a lot of money, Oren said. Trump has urged Israel to stop the war in Gaza.

He also objects to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Trump has also opposed the desire of some Israeli leaders to expand the scope of settlements.

Both policies go against Netanyahu's coalition government partners.

They have already threatened the Prime Minister to withdraw support from the government if he goes against their views.

Netanyahu has to lean on his allies to choose between recent demands from his US ally and those from coalition partners.

As a result, his distance with the current President of the United States, Joe Biden, has been seen.

Michael Oren thinks Netanyahu needs to take a different approach as a future president. If Donald Trump took the initiative to tell Netanyahu in January, 'Okay, you have to end the war in a week,' he should respect that.

This is the same demand now in Gaza, which has become a battleground between the Israeli military and the Palestinian group Hamas.

I was talking with Ahmed. His wife and son were killed in the war, the house was destroyed.

Pointing out that Trump has made a "firm commitment", Ahmed said, "We hope that peace will be possible with his help."

'It's been a lot, we're tired,' he added.

Said, "Trump is a strong man, I hope he can solve the problem of Israel."

Trump's victory means the war will end soon, says Mohammad Dawood. He has been displaced eight times by the Gaza conflict.

Mamdouh, another displaced resident of Gaza, said he did not care who won. He wants someone to come forward.

'No medicine, no hospital, no food. There is nothing left in Gaza,' he said.

'We want someone strong who can separate us and the Jews from here.'

There is widespread skepticism about American influence in the occupied West Bank. The West Bank is under the control of the Palestinian Authority.

Many there have the impression that both US administrations, led by bipartisanship, are pro-Israel.

According to Sabri Saidam, a senior leader of Fatah, the PA's main partner, any attempt at a solution at the expense of Palestinian lives or continued military aid to Israel would only exacerbate the crisis.

We want to see a new Trump, much like the Trump to Point O, who will address the root causes of the Middle East conflict and be serious about ending the war immediately. According to recent polls, more than two-thirds of Israelis expected Trump to return to the White House. But there is no shortage of people keeping a wary eye on his uncertain personality and approach.


Monirul Islam

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