Tel Aviv will benefit from Trump’s presidency: Former Israeli Ambassador to US
(COMBO) This combination of pictures shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) attends a meeting with US President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 25, 2024, and former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (R) attends a town hall meeting moderated by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan, on September 17, 2024. (AFP Photo)
Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Danny Ayalon, stated in an interview with ILTV News that U.S. President Joe Biden “tied Israel’s hands behind our backs,” prolonging the conflict in Gaza.
Ayalon expressed optimism about the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, expecting a more supportive stance toward Israel by saying, “I do not doubt that Israel will benefit from Trump’s presidency,” Ayalon said.
Ayalon criticizes Biden’s approach to Gaza conflict
Speaking to an Israeli media outlet, Ayalon argued that the Biden administration’s restrictions on Israel and political pressure from Washington have prevented a quick resolution to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
“The Biden administration’s approach has prolonged the war,” Ayalon said.
Trump expected to strengthen US-Israel ties
Ayalon said the United States will support Israel‘s policies once Trump returns to the White House, noting that Trump was more tolerant of Israel’s military and political actions during his previous term in office.
Ayalon expects incoming U.S. President Donald Trump to be “much more lenient” on Israel.
Adding that Trump is likely to expand the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and some Arab countries, during his first term.
Herzog-Biden meeting amid Gaza aid deadline
Outgoing President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Tuesday, as reported by Reuters.
The meeting is expected to address the U.S. deadline for improving humanitarian aid delivery to the besieged northern Gaza Strip, which is nearing expiration.
