Trump’s statements and actions on Israel are considered controversial. Still, they reflected his strong support for the country and belief that Israel is a vital ally of the United States. Here are 18 things that Trump said about Israel while in charge at the White House.
“The United States Will Always, Always Stand by Israel”
The quote “The United States will always stand by Israel” was said by Donald Trump on multiple occasions during his presidency. It reflects his strong support for Israel and his belief that it is a vital ally of the United States. The Israeli government and many Israelis generally well-received Trump’s statement. However, some critics argued that Trump was too supportive of Israel and that his policies were not in the best interests of the United States.
“Israel Is Our Greatest Ally in the Middle East”
It is important to note that Trump’s relationship with Israel was challenging. For example, Trump was criticized for supporting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was seen as increasingly divisive and authoritarian. Trump also drew criticism for handling the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with some critics arguing that he did not do enough to pressure Israel to make concessions.
“I Will Move the American Embassy to Jerusalem”
Donald Trump said he would move the American embassy to Jerusalem on December 6, 2017. He announced during a speech at the White House. Trump’s decision to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem was controversial. It was welcomed by Israel and many supporters of Trump, but the Palestinian Authority and many other countries condemned it. The United Nations General Assembly also passed a resolution condemning the move.
“I Will Recognize Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel”
The full speech from December 6, 2017, included this passage: “Today, I am fulfilling my campaign promise to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel,” Trump said. “I am directing the State Department to begin preparations to move the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This will immediately establish the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, which is the right thing to do. It’s the right thing to do for Israel. It’s the right thing to do for the United States. And it’s the right thing to do for peace.”
“I Will Stop Iran From Getting a Nuclear Weapon”
On May 8, 2018, he announced that the United States withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal. The withdrawal of the United States from the JCPOA was controversial. It was welcomed by Israel and many supporters of Trump, but Iran and many other countries condemned it. The European Union, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Russia all regret Trump’s decision to withdraw from the deal.
“I Will Make a Great Deal With the Palestinians”
Donald Trump first mentioned making a “great deal” with the Palestinians during his campaign for the presidency. He repeated this promise during his presidency several times and even appointed a team to work on such a deal. However, he could not achieve this goal during his time in office.
“I Will Not Pressure Israel to Give up Any Land”
Donald Trump said, “I Will Not Pressure Israel to Give up Any Land,” on January 28, 2020, when he announced his peace plan for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The plan was widely criticized by Palestinians and many international observers, who argued it was biased towards Israel and did not offer a viable path to peace.
“I Will Stand With Israel Against All of Its Enemies”
Donald Trump said he would stand with Israel against its enemies during a speech to the Israeli Knesset on May 22, 2017. Trump repeated this statement several times during his presidency, and he took several actions that were seen as supportive of Israel, such as moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem and recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
“Israel Is a Beacon of Democracy and Freedom in the Middle East”
Donald Trump said that Israel is a beacon of democracy and freedom in the Middle East numerous times during his presidency, including his speech to the Israeli Knesset on May 22, 2017.
“The Jewish People Have a Right to Live in Peace and Security”
Donald Trump said that the Jewish people have a right to live in peace and security on numerous occasions during his presidency. He first said it during his speech to the Israeli Knesset on May 22, 2017. He repeated it several times, including in his speech to the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, 2017, and to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference on March 4, 2019.
“I Will Always Be a Great Friend to Israel”
Donald Trump said, “I will always be a great friend to Israel” on many occasions during his presidency, including in his speech to the Israeli Knesset on May 22, 2017, in his speech to the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, 2017, and in his speech to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference on March 4, 2019.
“Israel Is a Miracle”
Donald Trump said that Israel is a miracle numerous times during his presidency, including his speech to the Israeli Knesset on May 22, 2017. He repeated it several times during his presidency.
“I Am the Greatest Friend That Israel Has Ever Had in the White House”
Donald Trump said, “I am the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House” on March 25, 2019, at the Israeli-American Council National Summit in Washington, D.C.
“I Will Never Abandon Israel”
Donald Trump repeatedly said, “I will never abandon Israel” during his presidency. He first said it during his speech to the Israeli Knesset on May 22, 2017. He repeated it several times, including in his speech to the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, 2017, and to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference on March 4, 2019.
“Israel Is a Strong and Powerful Country, but They Need Our Help”
Trump said, “Israel is a strong and powerful country, but they need our help,” on May 22, 2017, in his speech to the Israeli Knesset. He repeated this statement several times during his presidency, including his speech to the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, 2017, and his speech to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference on March 4, 2019.
“I Will Never Let Israel Down”
Trump’s statement that he would never let Israel down reflected his strong support for the country and his belief that Israel is a vital ally of the United States. However, it is essential to note that there are many different perspectives on this issue and that there needs to be a consensus on whether or not Trump’s statement was accurate.
“Israel Is Our Partner in Peace”
Donald Trump said that Israel is our partner in peace on multiple occasions during his presidency, including in May, September 2017, and March 2019. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is complex and long-standing, with many factors contributing to it. It is essential to be aware of the different perspectives on this issue to form an informed opinion.
“Israel Is Our Ally in the Fight Against Terrorism.”
This 2017 statement reflects Trump’s belief that Israel is a vital ally of the United States and that the two countries share common goals in the fight against terrorism. It is important to note that the term “ally in the fight against terrorism” can be interpreted differently. Some believe that it means Israel is committed to working with the United States to combat terrorism worldwide.
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