Former President Trump’s top allies visited Israel to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his political rival, Benny Gantz. Former national security adviser Robert O’Brien, along with John Rakolta and Ed McMullen, expressed their support for Israel during their three-day visit. O’Brien stated that he strongly supports Trump and is in regular contact with him, emphasizing the goal of showing support for Israel during their trip. The visit coincided with an announcement from an International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes in Gaza. They were accused of crimes against humanity, including starvation of civilians and intentional attacks on a civilian population.
During the visit, O’Brien and the other Trump allies also met with Gallant, who was targeted by the ICC prosecutor alongside Netanyahu. The prosecutor, Karim Khan, stated that evidence collected by his office provided reasonable grounds to believe that both Netanyahu and Gallant were criminally responsible for the alleged war crimes. The ICC prosecutor also sought arrest warrants for Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh, and Mohammed Dief. President Biden criticized the ICC request as “outrageous” and emphasized that there is no equivalence between Israel and Hamas. He reassured that the US will always stand with Israel against threats to its security.
The ICC prosecutor’s application for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders received backlash from the US, with President Biden condemning the move as outrageous. He emphasized that there is no equivalence between Israel and Hamas and stated that the US will continue to stand with Israel against any threats to its security. Netanyahu and Gallant were accused of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, including the starvation of civilians and intentional attacks on a civilian population. The meeting between former Trump allies and Israeli officials took place as tensions escalated in the region, with the ICC prosecutor seeking accountability for alleged atrocities.
Former President Trump’s allies, including ex-national security adviser Robert O’Brien, visited Israel to show support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his political rival Benny Gantz. The trip coincided with an announcement from the ICC prosecutor seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes in Gaza. The prosecutor cited evidence of crimes against humanity, starvation of civilians, and intentional attacks on civilian populations. The allies also met with Gallant during their visit, which drew criticism from President Biden who denounced the ICC request as outrageous and reiterated US support for Israel’s security.
The visit by former President Trump’s allies to Israel aimed to demonstrate support for the country, with emphasis on maintaining strong relations between the US and Israel. Amid escalating tensions in the region, the ICC prosecutor’s announcement seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant for alleged war crimes in Gaza sparked condemnation from President Biden. He rejected any equivalence between Israel and Hamas and reiterated US commitment to standing with Israel against any security threats. The meeting between Trump allies and Israeli officials took place against a backdrop of heightened conflict, underscoring the complexities of the situation and the importance of diplomatic engagement to address challenges in the region.
