Israel
Israel’s economy: A Banana Republic run by monopolies
Israel increasingly resembles an economy captured by monopolies, where a small circle of powerful interests dominates key sectors and ordinary consumers foot the bill.
Trump: “Netanyahu might visit next week”
1 min Bruno Finel
President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that he had a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and suggested that the Israeli leader could visit the United States as early as next week.
Neither the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office nor Trump’s campaign team have officially confirmed the visit at this time © Mena Today
President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that he had a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and suggested that the Israeli leader could visit the United States as early as next week.
Speaking briefly to reporters, Trump did not elaborate on the content of their discussion but noted, “I had a very good call with Prime Minister Netanyahu. He might come to the U.S. next week — we’ll see.”
The potential visit comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East.
Trump has maintained close ties with Netanyahu over the years and has often expressed strong support for Israel.
Neither the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office nor Trump’s campaign team have officially confirmed the visit at this time.
Related
Hamas
Israel accuses Hamas of violating Gaza truce, says it will respond
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas on Wednesday of violating the Gaza ceasefire agreement after a military officer was wounded by an explosive device in Rafah and Israel vowed retaliation.
Gaza
Israeli defence minister vows military to remain in Gaza
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that the military would never fully withdraw from the Gaza Strip for security reasons and that a civilian-military army unit would be established in the Palestinian enclave.
Subscribe to our newsletter
