Summary

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich endorsed President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, stating it’s “time” to extend full Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank.

This comes as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu highlighted his alignment with Trump on the “Iranian threat.”

Tensions in Gaza and Lebanon have escalated following recent Israeli airstrikes, with regional leaders gathering in Riyadh to address Israeli actions.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to meet President Biden, though Biden’s influence on Israel may be limited following Trump’s win.

  • @Zachariah@lemmy.worldEnglish
    37•3 days ago

    Wait, why would it make any difference if Donald is elected?

    I thought everyone was saying that Biden and Harris were doing nothing about the Palestinians.

    • @zephorah@lemm.eeEnglish
      29•3 days ago

      They said they wanted a two state solution. Trump has always been a burn it to the ground guy on that topic.

      Biden is Kamala’s boss, so she toes his line while VP, that’s how the job usually works, unless you’re Cheney.

      So playing the odds at least there’s a chance of survival with Kamala. With Trump it’s just nuked, but without actual nukes.

      But hey, Kamala wasn’t good enough so let’s go with the nukes👍

      Once again, human spite has the force to move mountains.