Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged the Holocaust survivors on the line and went on to talk about his administration’s pro-Israel accomplishments.
The strained relationship stems from the president’s controversial rhetoric, such as accusing Jews who support Democrats as “disloyal” to Israel and the Jewish community, policies on immigration, gun violence and what at times seemed like a soft response to white nationalism.
The U.S. president’s speech also included subjects such as trade, China, human rights, North Korea, Venezuela and immigration.
The U.S. president is expected to meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi ahead of the U.N. General Assembly session on Tuesday, following 48 hours of protests in Egypt.
U.N. Secretary General António Guterres said on Wednesday that it’s been in touch with the United States in order to resolve any visa issues.
“Such a meeting will not take place,” said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Abbas Mousavi.
Yamina candidate Naftali Bennett says the plan will be “hell” for Israelis living in the West Bank and spell “the end” for the settlement enterprise; Yamina leader Shaked says U.S. plan “will divide Jerusalem.”
Of the 226 who aim to go ahead with the move, 224 are Democrats, one is Republican and another one is a Republican-turned-Independent.
In a pre-election interview with Israel National News, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks about annexation, Iran and the relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump supposedly planned—and then cancelled—a secret meeting with leaders of the Taliban to have been held at Camp David.
Trump (again) says he could meet with Iranian president
“No problem with meeting. Iran should straighten out because frankly, they’re in a very bad position,” the U.S. president told reporters outside the White House.
“Sure, anything’s possible,” said U.S. President Donald Trump.
