Trump says Israel has to get war in Gaza over ‘fast’ and warns it is ‘losing the PR war’
Associated PressNEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump offered a tough message to Israel over its war against Hamas on Thursday, urging the country to: “Get it over with.” In an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, Trump said that Israel is “absolutely losing the PR war” and called for a swift resolution to the bloodshed. They, Israel is absolutely losing the PR war.” “They’re releasing the most heinous, most horrible tapes of buildings falling down. But they also show the similarities between Trump’s and Biden’s positions, even as Trump has criticized Biden’s handling of the conflict, going so far as to charge that Jews who vote for Democrats “hate Israel” and hate “their religion” Until Thursday, Biden’s administration had broadly backed Israeli efforts to try to remove Hamas’ grip over Gaza, even as he called for a short term cease-fire to free hostages and surge humanitarian aid. He also told Netanyahu that an “immediate cease-fire is essential” and urged Israel to reach a deal “without delay.” What to know about the 2024 Election Today’s news: Follow live updates Ground Game: Sign up for AP’s weekly politics newsletter AP’s Role: The Associated Press is the most trusted source of information on election night, with a history of accuracy dating to 1848.