Trump's absurd assertions of responsibility for Israel's existence clash with reality - editorial
The editorial critiques Donald Trump's claims of personal responsibility for Israel's existence, arguing that such assertions undermine the nation's historical significance. It emphasizes the need for Israel's leadership to reject these statements firmly. The article also notes the evolving nature of US-Israel relations under Trump's presidency.
- ▪Trump's claims about Israel's existence are described as absurd and demand rejection from Israeli leaders.
- ▪The relationship between Israel and the US has strengthened during Trump's presidency.
- ▪The editorial highlights a pivotal moment in the 'special relationship' between the two nations.
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Trump's absurd assertions of responsibility for Israel's existence clash with reality - editorialWhen an American president reduces the miraculous survival of the Jewish state to a personal favor, it demands an immediate and principled rejection from Israel’s leadership.Follow us on GoogleCooperation between Israel and the US has reached new heights under President Donald Trump but the “special relationship” is at a crossroads. Trump and Netanyahu shake hands during a press conference at the president’s Mar-a-Lago club on December 29, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. (photo credit: JOE RAEDLE/GETTY IMAGES)
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