– Israel will have to end this war. Perhaps they win this war, but not in the public opinion, and it harms them – said Trump in an interview published on Monday by Daily Caller.
The American president assessed that Israel “once completely controlled Congress, and now it is not like that.” Trump added that 15-20 years ago Israel had the strongest lobby in Congress and other American institutions. The leader admitted that he is “a bit surprised” by Israel's influence on American policy.
Trump drew attention to the growing importance of progressive politicians. “Once, if you wanted to be a politician, you couldn't speak badly about Israel, you just couldn't,” said the president, adding that this principle was broken by the congressmen of the Democratic Party Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and “all these madmen”.
A short -term truce and criticism of Israel
Since the beginning of his second term in January, Trump has repeatedly known that he was counting on the rapid end of the war in the Gaza Strip. Even before Trump took office, a truce was announced. However, the weapon suspension survived less than two months. Israel resumed the fighting, declaring that he wanted to force Hamas to extend the agreement. At the same time, fruitless negotiations were continued regarding the next agreement, in which, among others USA.
At the beginning of August, Israel announced a plan of a new offensive, including the city of Gaza, which is associated with the resettlement of about half of 2.1 million inhabitants of Palestinian territory.
The new campaign is criticized in the world. It is emphasized that it will worsen the tragic situation of Palestinian civilians. According to aid organizations, the humanitarian crisis, including hunger, is deepening in the Gaza Zone.
In Israel, numerous protests are regularly held, calling for the government to include a truce with Hamas instead of dragging the war and start a new offensive. According to the opponents of the government, this would allow to save about 20 still living hostages.
Qatar and Egypt presented a new agreement of the agreement, which has already been accepted by Hamas. Israel did not officially respond to her. According to the media, the proposal largely coincides with the stage of the truce, previously promoted by the US and adopted by Israel.
Trump has recently declared that Israel must “finish the work” and defeat Hamas, which was considered indirect support for the new Israeli offensive.
