Donald Trump claims not to believe reports Benjamin Netanyahu received warnings about Oct. 7
In a recent interview, Donald Trump expressed skepticism regarding reports that Benjamin Netanyahu received prior warnings about the October 7 Hamas attack. Trump also avoided endorsing Netanyahu for future terms, citing his withdrawal from active involvement in Israeli politics.
Why it matters
Trump's comments reflect the complex and shifting political dynamics between US leadership and Israeli governance during the ongoing regional conflict.
US President Donald Trump said that he does not believe reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was warned in advance by Egypt or the United Arab Emirates of the October 7 Hamas attack, in an interview with Time Magazine on Thursday."I think if he would have known, he would have done something about it," Trump said. "Certainly, he would have had people at least alert [him].""You know, he's not going to forget about it. That was a terrible day," he said.
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