Trump's return to the White House: threat or hope for the Middle East?

Trump's return to the White House: threat or hope for the Middle East?

Gaza-Stadt, Palästinensische Gebiete - Former US President Donald Trump again causes a sensation in the Middle East. In an explosive contribution on the Truth platform, he threatened those responsible for the hostage-taking in the Gaza conflict with a "true inferno" if the hostages should not be released by January 20, 2025. "Those responsible will be hit harder than someone before in the long and significant history of the United States," said Trump. This dramatic warning follows the severe escalation of the conflict in October 2023, when Hamas carried out a massive terrorist attack on Israel, kidnapped numerous hostages and thus triggered international concerns, as Today. reported.

Trump's return as President could also bring changes that are already being discussed in the region. While his predecessor Joe Biden followed a different line, Trump promised to end conflicts in the Middle East. Inhabitants in the Gaza Strip, such as Umm ahmed Harb, have hopes that Trump can end a war that demands the lives of countless civilians. At the same time, the Israelis, especially the government under Benjamin Netanyahu, see Trump's choice with mixed feelings. Danny Danon, Israel's ambassador at the United Nations, expressed that one did not work with “American watches” and orientate yourself to your own goals - an indication of the continuous military conflicts that could continue, even if Trump is in the White House. This reports Tagesschau.de .

reactions to the Trump election

The reactions in Israel are split: While right -wing extremist coalition partners celebrate Trump's choice and hope for even more freedom in settlement policy, there are concerns that Netanyahu has to adapt its military strategy. Observer thinks Trump could force Israel to develop a new tactic and to promote the conversations about a possible peace with the Arabs. Despite the jubilation under the extreme right, there are clear warnings in the opposition. The opposition leader Yair Lapid emphasized the importance of a stable relationship with the US government in order to take into account the needs of Israel, while the conflict in Gaza continues to be unabated.