Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Trumps win with open arms calling it the best comeback ever. His pro-settlement allies think they found an un-conditional friend whoʼll back their plans (which makes them really happy)
Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri made it clear: they dont want more one-sided US backing for Israel. The group thats been in conflict with Israel since last fall thinks its time for a different approach
In a quick-fire move Netanyahu switched his defence team — removing Yoav Gallant whos been a key talk-person with US military folks and putting Israel Katz in charge instead. This switch-up happened right as votes were being counted which made some israeliʼs pretty un-happy
The last time Trump was in charge he gave Israel some big-time wins:
- Moving US embassy to Jerusalem
- Saying Golan Heights belongs to Israel
- Supporting settlement growth plans
About 65% of Israeli people think Trump would do better for their country than his opponent; a recent poll shows. Local guy Nissim Attias says: “hes good for us; he keeps his word“
Meanwhile things stay hot on the ground — some rockets flew towards Tel-Aviv from up north and Ben Gurion airport area got hit too. Katz says having Trump back might help get those hundred-or-so hostages in Gaza back home