Following Donald Trump’s recent victory in the U.S. presidential election, Hamas has issued a statement calling for an immediate end to ongoing hostilities in Gaza, Lebanon, and surrounding regions. The organization urged the U.S. to stop military aid to Israel and to recognize Palestinian rights, emphasizing the need for a shift in American foreign policy under new leadership.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump’s election win, calling it a “new beginning” for the U.S.-Israel alliance. Netanyahu confirmed that he held a “warm and cordial” conversation with Trump, during which both leaders discussed bolstering Israel’s security and addressing the perceived threat from Iran.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has expanded to include air and ground campaigns by Israel in Lebanon, with increased tensions involving Iran and other regional factions. President Biden, who previously provided military aid to Israel while advocating for measures to limit civilian harm, faced criticism from pro-Israel advocates for perceived lack of support and from Palestinian groups for not placing stronger constraints on Netanyahu’s policies.
In response to the U.S. election, Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas also congratulated Trump and expressed hope for cooperation to achieve peace and regional security. Abbas affirmed his people’s dedication to seeking self-determination under international law and voiced confidence that the new U.S. administration would back Palestinian aspirations.
During his earlier term, Trump introduced measures like moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, launching the “deal of the century” for Israeli-Palestinian peace, and advancing the Abraham Accords, which normalized Israel’s relations with several Arab nations. Trump’s Middle East approach also included a harder line on Iran, notably with the U.S. exit from the 2015 nuclear deal and the 2020 assassination of Quds Force leader Major General Qassem Soleimani.
Trump has since criticized the Biden administration’s stance on the region, claiming his own leadership would have prevented the current conflicts. In his victory speech, Trump reiterated his aim for a strong military while vowing to avoid new wars, asserting that his prior term saw the defeat of ISIS without launching further conflicts.
With Trump poised to take office, regional leaders and factions are closely watching how the U.S. might recalibrate its foreign policy approach to the Middle East.
Following Donald Trump’s recent victory in the U.S. presidential election, Hamas has issued a statement calling for an immediate end to ongoing hostilities in Gaza, Lebanon, and surrounding regions. The organization urged the U.S. to stop military aid to Israel and to recognize Palestinian rights, emphasizing the need for a shift in American foreign policy under new leadership.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump’s election win, calling it a “new beginning” for the U.S.-Israel alliance. Netanyahu confirmed that he held a “warm and cordial” conversation with Trump, during which both leaders discussed bolstering Israel’s security and addressing the perceived threat from Iran.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has expanded to include air and ground campaigns by Israel in Lebanon, with increased tensions involving Iran and other regional factions. President Biden, who previously provided military aid to Israel while advocating for measures to limit civilian harm, faced criticism from pro-Israel advocates for perceived lack of support and from Palestinian groups for not placing stronger constraints on Netanyahu’s policies.
In response to the U.S. election, Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas also congratulated Trump and expressed hope for cooperation to achieve peace and regional security. Abbas affirmed his people’s dedication to seeking self-determination under international law and voiced confidence that the new U.S. administration would back Palestinian aspirations.
During his earlier term, Trump introduced measures like moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, launching the “deal of the century” for Israeli-Palestinian peace, and advancing the Abraham Accords, which normalized Israel’s relations with several Arab nations. Trump’s Middle East approach also included a harder line on Iran, notably with the U.S. exit from the 2015 nuclear deal and the 2020 assassination of Quds Force leader Major General Qassem Soleimani.
Trump has since criticized the Biden administration’s stance on the region, claiming his own leadership would have prevented the current conflicts. In his victory speech, Trump reiterated his aim for a strong military while vowing to avoid new wars, asserting that his prior term saw the defeat of ISIS without launching further conflicts.
With Trump poised to take office, regional leaders and factions are closely watching how the U.S. might recalibrate its foreign policy approach to the Middle East.
