Donald Trump has reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he hopes Israel will have resolved the ongoing conflict in Gaza by the time he might return to office, according to two sources who spoke to The Times of Israel this week. The message, sources say, was initially conveyed during a July meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
While Trump has openly urged Netanyahu to aim for a swift resolution in Gaza, this is the first report indicating that he attached a loose timeline, seeking an end to the war before a potential return to the White House. A former Trump administration official noted, however, that Trump’s request was not highly specific and would likely permit “residual” IDF activity in Gaza, provided Israel has formally concluded the war.
Netanyahu has emphasized Israel’s intention to maintain security oversight in Gaza, with discussions of a buffer zone and recurring IDF operations if Hamas attempts to regroup. On Monday, he addressed members of his Likud party, disclosing in a leaked recording that Israel cannot currently agree to Hamas’s offer to release hostages in exchange for a ceasefire, signaling the conflict is far from over.
In recent weeks, Trump has indicated he would give Israel broader latitude in military decision-making, criticizing President Joe Biden for allegedly constraining Israeli actions following Iran’s recent missile attack.
For Trump, a pre-inauguration resolution also includes securing the return of hostages, a priority he underscored at the Republican National Convention in July, warning that any group detaining Americans will face severe repercussions if they are not freed before he takes office.
Since their Mar-a-Lago meeting, Trump and Netanyahu have maintained frequent contact. In recent remarks, Trump said Netanyahu had called him two days in a row, underlining their ongoing communication.
Two senior Israeli officials expressed concern over Trump’s calls for a swift end to the Gaza conflict, fearing that an inability to conclude the war before his potential inauguration could create tension if Trump wins next week’s election. “There are internal political constraints to ending the war quickly,” a security official stated, referencing the composition of Netanyahu’s coalition, which includes far-right ministers opposing hostage deals that would result in a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Near-unanimous opposition within Netanyahu’s government also complicates the possibility of allowing the Palestinian Authority a governance role in Gaza, adding to the challenges in finding a viable alternative to Hamas control.
Some officials speculate that prolonging the war could also strain U.S.-Israel relations if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the presidency. A member of Israel’s opposition, speaking anonymously, noted that “Netanyahu has managed clashes with Democratic presidents without paying a heavy price. But a fight with Trump is something he hasn’t really had to deal with and would likely want to avoid.” However, Netanyahu’s reliance on the support of far-right cabinet ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir could complicate his response to any U.S. pressures to resolve the conflict.
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Who is asking Trump or anyone else in the world?
Israel should remove the enemy however long it takes
WE NEED TO WAKE UP!!! Trump will be a disaster. He will apply more pressure on Israel than Harris and this time the GOP will fall in line behind him and Israel will truly be neglected r”l. The isolationist Vance has already publicly stated that America and Israel do not share the same interests and that a war with Iran would be a waste of US resources. He also said American Jews tend to be more extremist than Israelis. The pro-Israel stalwarts of the first Trump administration have been replaced with MAGA isolationists. Trump has said he would put RFK in charge of Health. This is the same RFK who said COVID was genetically modified not to infect Jews. Trump and Vance have given a platform to the greatest pusher of Holocaust denier of our time at the RNC and last week at MSG. It is not too late. Those living in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Georgia can go and vote to make sure that Trump is defeated.
Trump would not have delivered such an ultimatum to Netanyahu. This information does not appear anywhere else. Where did you find this information? Oh, you just made it up!
@crazykanoiy it as clear as day that anyone who votes for Kamalla is a rodef!
Ittsa: Well a week from now, I guess there will be at least a million yiddeshe “rodefim” (70% of jewish voters) who voted for Harris. The good news, however, is that most already live in sanctuary cities.
The is a rehashed pastiche from months ago. Here is what Trump said back in March/April
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/04/politics/trump-israel-comments/index.html
Why don’t you just say this from 2 leftist Israeli officials. “referencing the composition of Netanyahu’s coalition, which includes far-right ministers opposing hostage deals that would result in a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Near-unanimous opposition within Netanyahu’s government also complicates the possibility of allowing the Palestinian Authority a governance role in Gaza, adding to the challenges in finding a viable alternative to Hamas control.” Really? Hamas is ready for a deal for a permanent cease fire. bad Bibi and the Israelis. Funny I thought that was the point of giving back GAZA was for a permanent cease fire. wow.
It seems to me some people’s memories about who said what about ‘genocide’, ‘proportionally’, Oh and ‘the IDF just bombed a hospital killing 1000 people all elderly, women and children.’ Who is acting up on university campuses? Trump/Vance supporters I think not. Omar, Talib, Bowman, AOC and the roster is long. Always remember and never forget that the UN is just waiting for the election to be done and a Harris victory to unilaterally declare a ‘Palistinian’ state. Trump/Vance 2024
crazykanoiy, can I call you CRAZY for short? I think I will.
President Trump has a record already. In case you don’t remember he was elected in 2016 and was president for 4 years. Camela The Cackler has been vice president for 4 years. We know where she stands on many issues based on things that she’s said and done over that time including going back to when she ran for president in 2020 and failed to get any votes.
While I will agree that לב מלאכים ושרים ביד השם, derech hateva Trump would be more amped to allow Netanyahu to do what needs to be done. Now, that being said as soon as the enemies YMSH of EY see that Trump is BeH going to be president, they are going to call for a ceasefire and give up whatever remaining hostages they have because they know what’s coming.
There is no problem with this request. T want Bibi to _win_ quickly. Right now, Bibi is constrained by conditions put by Biden. If Bibi goes faster, he risks risking relationship with US. Presuming T wins, Biden’s restrictions will not matter, and Bibi can do anything that T approves, and T seem to approve anything that leads to a fast win.
And just incase anyone forgot what was happening in the American congress in March/April, a reiteration of the some of the propaganda and lies:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/14/politics/chuck-schumer-israel-election-comments/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/01/middleeast/israel-idf-withdraws-al-shifa-hospital-intl-hnk/index.html
Remember and never forget.
@To all of those that are anxiuos about Trump’s instruction.
Please bear in mind- The Elections are next week.
Trump needs the muslim votes especially of Michigan. He already promised the muslims there to end the Gaza war when he comes in to office. (He made the same promise today in a personal message to the Lebanoesse US citizens promising them that he will have the war In Lebanon end ) . He therefore received the endorsment of the muslim mayor of the city in Michigan that has the largest muslim population in the USA. I’m sure he quietly told Netanyau that it’s only an election campaign call.
remember who you are…yidden….Trump will roll over you….another Gentile with a complex
Fake News!!!! The Times of isreal is a left wing outfit with as much credibility as the New York Times please Yidden Vote trump!!