Trump's return brings joy to Netanyahu while Hamas wants policy change
Fresh-elected Trump gets warm welcome from Israeli leadership‚ while Hamas asks for policy shifts. Recent changes in Israeli government and ongoing regional events add complexity to the new political landscape
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
