President Trump Defends Netanyahu Against October 7 Warnings, Declines Stance on Re-election
President Donald Trump has publicly defended Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against allegations that he ignored warnings from Egypt and the United Arab Emirates regarding a potential Hamas attack prior to October 7, 2023. In an interview with Time magazine conducted at the White House on September 28 and published on Thursday, President Trump stated he believed Netanyahu would have acted if he had known about an impending attack. He dismissed the idea that Netanyahu would have overlooked such critical intelligence, emphasizing the severity of October 7. Despite upcoming Israeli elections, President Trump refrained from endorsing Netanyahu for another term, citing his current disengagement from political involvement. The interview also touched upon President Trump's 20-point plan for ending the conflict in Gaza, which calls for Hamas to disarm, a condition the group has not accepted. President Trump indicated a willingness to use the White House Situation Room to determine future actions if the s...
