ISRAEL HAYOM
Israel and the Trump administration
by Isi Leibler
January 5, 2017

…What gives us grounds for optimism is the fact that, whatever divisions may emerge between ‎the Trump administration and the Republicans who dominate both the Senate and the House ‎of Representatives, they are all in accord in their desire to commence a new chapter in U.S.-‎Israel relations in which the Jewish state will be treated as a genuine partner.‎ In this context, Trump’s personal invitation to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to attend ‎his inauguration ceremony reflects yet another expression of endearment.‎ If Trump moves in this direction, it is likely to have a major influence on the manner in which ‎other governments behave toward Israel and may, to some extent, mitigate the damage of the ‎Security Council resolution.‎ READ MORE