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Benjamin Netanyahu warns Israel could face a 'hostile' US after Donald Trump leaves office
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel may face a hostile US president after Donald Trump's term ends in two years and emphasized the importance of leveraging the current relationship while it lasts.
- Netanyahu outlined plans to strengthen Israel’s alliances with Middle Eastern countries and others like India to prepare for potential challenges with future US administrations.
- He vowed to bring down the Iranian regime, citing signs of unrest due to economic sanctions, and stated Israel is ready to act independently against Iran’s nuclear program and leadership threats.
- Netanyahu condemned violence by Israeli settlers as unacceptable but described the issue as being exaggerated by a propaganda campaign; he announced increased security measures to address the problem.
- He ruled out the establishment of a Palestinian state in any future normalization agreements with Arab countries, stressing that such a state would threaten Israel’s security, while expressing hope to avoid direct confrontation with Turkey.
