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Zeldin “will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions” that will “unleash the power of American businesses, while at the same time maintaining the highest environmental standards,” Trump stated.
“The days of public daylight between the U.S. and Israel are about to end,” stated David Friedman, the former U.S. ambassador to Israel.
Israel’s strategic affairs minister discussed with the U.S. president-elect Jerusalem’s plans in Lebanon and Gaza, Iran and Israeli-Saudi normalization.
The defense minister’s comments come amid reports of an emerging agreement to halt fighting against Hezbollah, with Netanyahu point man Ron Dermer discussing the details during his U.S. visit.
Next year will be “the year of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria,” declared the Israeli finance minister.
“Iran’s regime’s supreme leader is in for a difficult morning,” wrote Jason Brodsky, policy director at United Against Nuclear Iran.
“Elise is an incredibly strong, tough and smart America First fighter,” the president-elect said.
“In recent days, I have spoken three times with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump,” the prime minister revealed.
The president-elect reportedly plans punishing sanctions, including the targeting of Iran’s oil industry.
Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo, who served in Donald Trump’s first term, were notable for their staunch pro-Israel stance.
Trump “said he will work to end the war and that he looked forward to working with President Abbas and all concerned parties to achieve peace in the region,” per a Palestinian Authority report.
Donald Trump’s victory on Nov. 5 was widely welcomed in the area’s Jewish communities.
