Trump calls Harris' remarks after Netanyahu meeting 'disrespectful'
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While meeting with Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump stated that he believed Harris's comments "weren't very nice."
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Vice President Kamala Harris and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrive before a meeting at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington on July 25, 2024. (AP)
Republican presidential contender Donald Trump stated Friday that he regarded likely Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris' statements during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "disrespectful."
Harris met with Netanyahu - her first official meeting with a foreign leader since assuming candidacy - during a critical phase in the ongoing mediated negotiations with the Palestinian Resistance for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Following the meeting, Harris told reporters it was time to secure a Gaza ceasefire deal immediately, saying, "It is time for this war to end and the end in a way where Israel is secure, all the hostages are released, the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza ends and the Palestinian people can exercise their right to freedom, dignity, and self-determination."
"And as I just told Prime Minister Netanyahu it is time to get this deal done. Let's get the deal done. So we can get a ceasefire to end the war. Let's bring the hostages home. And let's provide much-needed relief to the Palestinian people," she added.
According to two Israeli officials, Netanyahu was taken aback by Harris' tone and statement, saying they were much sharper on camera than they were in private.
While meeting with Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump stated that he believed the comments "weren't very nice," adding that "Pertaining to Israel. I actually don't know how a person who's Jewish can vote for her. But that's up to them. But she was simply disrespectful to Israel in my opinion."
Axios reported that former President Donald Trump might exploit Netanyahu's criticism of Harris as a campaign booster used to attack the vice president.
Only a few hours before Harris and Netanyahu's meeting, Trump said "Israel" must end the war and bring back the captives as soon as possible.
In his Truth Social post, Trump stated: "During my first term, we had Peace and Stability in the Region, even signing the historic Abraham Accords - And we will have it again."
He also attacked Vice President Kamala Harris, the new Democratic front-runner for president in 2024, saying she was "in no way capable of stopping" international crises.
