ISRAEL HAYOM
As convention opens, Israel only foreign country in new GOP platform
Ariel Kahana
July 15, 2024

…The tenth chapter of the platform delineates Trump and his party’s vision for foreign relations. Israel stands out as the only country explicitly mentioned as one the US will support, with the platform stating, “We will stand with Israel, and seek peace in the Middle East.” In an exclusive interview with Israel Hayom several months ago, Trump said he “was the best president in the history of Israel,” and that he will continue to be if elected. It appears the Trump administration also aims to expand upon the Abraham Accords. “We will rebuild our Alliance Network in the Region to ensure a future of Peace, Stability, and Prosperity,” the platform declares. Notably, unlike other nations, Israel is not singled out as a country expected to fully fund its defense expenses. READ MORE