Trump refers to US election as the ‘most important day in the history of Israel’
The former president spoke at an event marking the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel.
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Donald Trump, during an event to mark the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, emphasized that his upcoming election or potential defeat in November will represent “the most important day in the history of Israel.” He stated, “If you want to know the truth, I believe that. I think you believe that, too,” while expressing concern that a victory by Vice President Kamala Harris would pose an existential threat to Israel. He warned, “If we don’t win this election there is a tremendous consequence for everything.”
Trump made these comments at his Miami golf club as he and Harris participated in memorials commemorating the deadliest attack on Jewish people since the Holocaust. Both candidates used the occasion to reflect on the impact of the attack, which resulted in 1,200 fatalities and stirred a violent conflict in the region, along with a rise in antisemitism, becoming a significant topic in the 2024 election.
Harris addressed attendees at the Naval Observatory, describing the massacre as “pure evil” and insisting that “the world must never forget” the events of October 7. Together with second gentleman Doug Emhoff, who is the first Jewish partner to a president or vice president, she planted a ceremonial pomegranate tree to symbolize the ongoing pursuit for peace, dignity, and security for all.
In the evening, Trump spoke before a gathering of Jewish leaders at his golf club, referring to October 7 as “one of the darkest hours in all of human history.” He remarked, “One year ago today, every civilized person was filled with shock and horror and grief at news of an evil so absolute, nobody's seen anything like it.”
Trump also highlighted the resurgence of “anti-Jewish hatred” in America, particularly within the Democratic Party, while asserting that the Republican Party remains unaffected by this “horrible disease.” He promised, “I will not allow the Jewish state to be threatened with destruction... and I will support Israel's right to win its war on terror, and it has to win it fast,” receiving applause from those present.
Although he did not repeat previous claims about the Jewish community's involvement in his electoral fate, Trump suggested during a talk with Hugh Hewitt that Israel should consider its relationship with him, claiming he has done more for the Jewish community than anyone else and that this support is “not reciprocal, as they say, not reciprocal.”
Earlier in the day, Trump visited the New York City grave of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, a revered figure in Judaism, to pray for the release of hostages in Gaza, accompanied by the parents of American-Israeli hostage Idan Alexander.
Harris reiterated her commitment to ensuring Israel has the necessary means for self-defense and called for the release of hostages held by Hamas. She also urged the need to alleviate the suffering of innocent Palestinians in Gaza, stating, “We must continue to see light amidst the darkness.”
As Harris delivered her remarks, protests occurred outside the Naval Observatory, highlighting divisions within the Democratic Party regarding support for Israel and the Palestinian stance. Responding to inquiries about a ceasefire, Harris affirmed, “We’re not giving up,” categorizing this as a high priority for her administration.
Meanwhile, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz visited the Nova Music Festival Exhibition in California, which honors the massacre's victims, and issued a statement condemning Hamas while emphasizing commitment to Israel’s security and the well-being of the American Jewish community.
He expressed solidarity with families of hostages held by Hamas, advocating for a resolution that secures Israel, releases hostages, and alleviates suffering in Gaza.
Presidential communications from the White House indicated that President Biden spoke with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the same day and hosted a memorial service alongside Jill Biden.
In response to the ongoing crisis, Trump and his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the situation. Vance spoke at the Philos Project’s Memorial Rally in Washington, denouncing the response to the attacks as “disgraceful” and calling for decisive action from the vice president.
“We unite to say that this incredible and terrible assault on the Jewish people must never, ever happen again,” Vance asserted, urging leadership efforts to bring hostages home.
Mia McCarthy and Meridith Lee Hill contributed to this report.
Camille Lefevre for TROIB News
Trump made these comments at his Miami golf club as he and Harris participated in memorials commemorating the deadliest attack on Jewish people since the Holocaust. Both candidates used the occasion to reflect on the impact of the attack, which resulted in 1,200 fatalities and stirred a violent conflict in the region, along with a rise in antisemitism, becoming a significant topic in the 2024 election.
Harris addressed attendees at the Naval Observatory, describing the massacre as “pure evil” and insisting that “the world must never forget” the events of October 7. Together with second gentleman Doug Emhoff, who is the first Jewish partner to a president or vice president, she planted a ceremonial pomegranate tree to symbolize the ongoing pursuit for peace, dignity, and security for all.
In the evening, Trump spoke before a gathering of Jewish leaders at his golf club, referring to October 7 as “one of the darkest hours in all of human history.” He remarked, “One year ago today, every civilized person was filled with shock and horror and grief at news of an evil so absolute, nobody's seen anything like it.”
Trump also highlighted the resurgence of “anti-Jewish hatred” in America, particularly within the Democratic Party, while asserting that the Republican Party remains unaffected by this “horrible disease.” He promised, “I will not allow the Jewish state to be threatened with destruction... and I will support Israel's right to win its war on terror, and it has to win it fast,” receiving applause from those present.
Although he did not repeat previous claims about the Jewish community's involvement in his electoral fate, Trump suggested during a talk with Hugh Hewitt that Israel should consider its relationship with him, claiming he has done more for the Jewish community than anyone else and that this support is “not reciprocal, as they say, not reciprocal.”
Earlier in the day, Trump visited the New York City grave of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, a revered figure in Judaism, to pray for the release of hostages in Gaza, accompanied by the parents of American-Israeli hostage Idan Alexander.
Harris reiterated her commitment to ensuring Israel has the necessary means for self-defense and called for the release of hostages held by Hamas. She also urged the need to alleviate the suffering of innocent Palestinians in Gaza, stating, “We must continue to see light amidst the darkness.”
As Harris delivered her remarks, protests occurred outside the Naval Observatory, highlighting divisions within the Democratic Party regarding support for Israel and the Palestinian stance. Responding to inquiries about a ceasefire, Harris affirmed, “We’re not giving up,” categorizing this as a high priority for her administration.
Meanwhile, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz visited the Nova Music Festival Exhibition in California, which honors the massacre's victims, and issued a statement condemning Hamas while emphasizing commitment to Israel’s security and the well-being of the American Jewish community.
He expressed solidarity with families of hostages held by Hamas, advocating for a resolution that secures Israel, releases hostages, and alleviates suffering in Gaza.
Presidential communications from the White House indicated that President Biden spoke with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the same day and hosted a memorial service alongside Jill Biden.
In response to the ongoing crisis, Trump and his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the situation. Vance spoke at the Philos Project’s Memorial Rally in Washington, denouncing the response to the attacks as “disgraceful” and calling for decisive action from the vice president.
“We unite to say that this incredible and terrible assault on the Jewish people must never, ever happen again,” Vance asserted, urging leadership efforts to bring hostages home.
Mia McCarthy and Meridith Lee Hill contributed to this report.
Camille Lefevre for TROIB News
