Trump: Israel "would not survive" without US

📡 Financial Times yesterday · 1 min read ·

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Former President Donald Trump said Israel "would not survive" as a nation without American support. His remarks come ahead of a meeting where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to argue for expanding the conflict with Iran. Trump made the statement during a recent interview, emphasizing the strategic dependence of Israel on U.S. military and diplomatic backing. The meeting between Netanyahu and U.S. officials is anticipated to focus on potential next steps in the ongoing tensions with Tehran.