Trump Urges Netanyahu to End Gaza War by January if Elected: Times of Israel

Oct 30, 2024, 08:16 PM

Former US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to conclude the ongoing conflict in Gaza by the time he potentially returns to office in January, should he win the upcoming election. Sources familiar with the matter revealed to the Times of Israel that Trump made this request during a meeting in July, emphasizing the need to end the war to mitigate the negative publicity Israel is facing. The request, which has a specific timeline attached, underscores Trump's impatience with Netanyahu's handling of the conflict and hints at a shift in his stance towards Israel.