JP Editorial
Jerusalem Post, Nov. 17, 2024
“At the heart of Trump’s foreign policy is the aspiration to end wars and expand peace initiatives in conflict zones, including the Middle East.”
US President-elect Donald Trump chose strong supporters of Israel in a series of appointments announced last week.
They include Marco Rubio as secretary of state, Pete Hegseth as secretary of defence, Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel, Rep. Elise Stefanik as ambassador to the UN, Steve Witkoff as special envoy to the Middle East, Mike Waltz as national security adviser, Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, Lee Zeldin to head the EPA, and Elon Musk to head a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Although the appointments have been hailed by Israel advocates, especially those on the Right, as comprising “a dream team” for both the United States and the Jewish state, the Israeli government must brace itself for a future in which the new Trump administration could be warm and supportive, but also tight and tough.
Ultimately, the administration will act in accordance with American interests, not Israel’s, and it might be more difficult for Israel to turn down Trump’s Republican team than the Democratic administration of President Joe Biden..… [To read the full article, click here]