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Former US President Donald Trump has repeatedly emphasized to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the importance of concluding the Gaza war swiftly to achieve victory and to minimize further casualties. During a press conference in New Jersey, Trump shared insights from a conversation last month with Netanyahu at his Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago, where he urged the Israeli leader to “get your victory” quickly and end the violence in Gaza. Trump has been critical of Vice President Kamala Harris’s public calls for an immediate ceasefire, arguing instead that Israel should focus on a swift resolution to the conflict.
Trump, contending not to have pushed Netanyahu towards a ceasefire, praised the Prime Minister’s understanding of the situation, contrasting his stance with that of VP Kamala Harris, who he criticizes for undermining Israel’s position by advocating for a ceasefire. Trump argues that a ceasefire would merely allow Hamas, the militant group involved in the conflict, an opportunity to regroup, potentially leading to further violence. Trump’s advocacy for a quick victory reflects his view that prolonged conflict benefits neither side and that the priority should be to end the killing as quickly as possible.
The enormity of the situation is underscored by the reported casualties in Gaza, with the Gaza Health Ministry stating more than 40,000 deaths since the onset of the conflict last October—a number Israel disputes, attributing a significant portion of these casualties to Hamas militants. The discourse further complicates as discrepancies arise between Netanyahu’s office and the Trump campaign regarding discussions on the conflict, illustrating the intricate web of politics, diplomacy, and military strategy at play. This saga highlights the challenges of navigating international relationships and the nuances of US foreign policy, especially in a region as volatile as the Middle East.
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