LOADINGERROR LOADINGFormer president Donald Trump urged Israel to speed up its brutal offensive in Gaza against terror group Hamas because images of the destruction there are creating bad publicity for Israel.“Every night, they’re releasing tapes of a building falling down. They shouldn’t be releasing tapes like that. That’s why they’re losing the PR war. They, Israel, is absolutely losing the PR war,” Trump told conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt in an interview Thursday.Advertisement
The humanitarian situation in war-torn Gaza has become so difficult that officials within the U.S. government’s Agency for International Development warned in an internal assessment that famine is likely already happening in parts of Gaza and deaths are likely to accelerate due to hunger.In addition to an estimated 31,000 dead and 2 million people displaced by the offensive Israel started after the Oct. 7 terror attack by Hamas, Israeli forces killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in an incident that raised new worries about the military’s engagement rules.For Trump, the best thing Israel can do would be to get the invasion over with as quickly as possible, even as the White House has counseled against an incursion into the southern Gaza city of Rafah without a plan to minimize the impacts on civilians.“Get it over with. They’ve got to finish what they finish. They have to get it done,” Trump said. “Get it over with, and get it over with fast, because we have to, you have to get back to normalcy and peace.”Advertisement
In a wide-ranging talk, Trump also opined on a variety of topics, including:Describing himself as a “fan” of Richard Nixon, the first president ever to resign in the wake of Watergate. (“I was a fan of his in many respects, OK? And so were you. But in many ways, he was his own worst enemy.”)Accusing Biden of lying “about everything,” including how bad his golf game is. (“This guy lies. What he lies most about is his golf handicap. Not only is he not a six, he’s not a 36. 36 is the worst handicap you can have [in order] to qualify.”)Expressing admiration for the Constellation-class U.S. Navy frigates being built in Wisconsin that were ordered in the Trump administration. (“They look like yachts with lots of weapons on them, lots of weapons. And they’ve really come out good.”)Saying he sold a yacht once because he spent his time golfing instead. (“It was a beautiful yacht, but yachting wasn’t for me, because I liked, if you’re a golfer, you can’t be a golfer and a yachter.”)Support HuffPostOur 2024 Coverage Needs YouYour Loyalty Means The World To UsAt HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we’ll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can’t find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you’ll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.Support HuffPostAlready contributed? Log in to hide these messages.RelatedDonald TrumpIsrael2024 election gazaHamasSenators Demand Biden Do More On ‘Medical Crisis’ In GazaJosé Andrés Says Israel Deliberately Killed 7 Of His Aid Workers In Gaza AirstrikesSeth Meyers Flips Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Biden …
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The humanitarian situation in war-torn Gaza has become so difficult that officials within the U.S. government’s Agency for International Development warned in an internal assessment that famine is likely already happening in parts of Gaza and deaths are likely to accelerate due to hunger.In addition to an estimated 31,000 dead and 2 million people displaced by the offensive Israel started after the Oct. 7 terror attack by Hamas, Israeli forces killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in an incident that raised new worries about the military’s engagement rules.For Trump, the best thing Israel can do would be to get the invasion over with as quickly as possible, even as the White House has counseled against an incursion into the southern Gaza city of Rafah without a plan to minimize the impacts on civilians.“Get it over with. They’ve got to finish what they finish. They have to get it done,” Trump said. “Get it over with, and get it over with fast, because we have to, you have to get back to normalcy and peace.”Advertisement
In a wide-ranging talk, Trump also opined on a variety of topics, including:Describing himself as a “fan” of Richard Nixon, the first president ever to resign in the wake of Watergate. (“I was a fan of his in many respects, OK? And so were you. But in many ways, he was his own worst enemy.”)Accusing Biden of lying “about everything,” including how bad his golf game is. (“This guy lies. What he lies most about is his golf handicap. Not only is he not a six, he’s not a 36. 36 is the worst handicap you can have [in order] to qualify.”)Expressing admiration for the Constellation-class U.S. Navy frigates being built in Wisconsin that were ordered in the Trump administration. (“They look like yachts with lots of weapons on them, lots of weapons. And they’ve really come out good.”)Saying he sold a yacht once because he spent his time golfing instead. (“It was a beautiful yacht, but yachting wasn’t for me, because I liked, if you’re a golfer, you can’t be a golfer and a yachter.”)Support HuffPostOur 2024 Coverage Needs YouYour Loyalty Means The World To UsAt HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we’ll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can’t find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you’ll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.Support HuffPostAlready contributed? Log in to hide these messages.RelatedDonald TrumpIsrael2024 election gazaHamasSenators Demand Biden Do More On ‘Medical Crisis’ In GazaJosé Andrés Says Israel Deliberately Killed 7 Of His Aid Workers In Gaza AirstrikesSeth Meyers Flips Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Biden …nnDiscussion:nn” ai_name=”RocketNews AI: ” start_sentence=”Can I tell you more about this article?” text_input_placeholder=”Type ‘Yes'”]