Several Israeli cabinet ministers criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump, remarking that with all due respect to the "gingy" (a reference to Trump's hair), he won't be the one attending four funerals — an apparent retort to Trump's criticism of Israeli officials not attending the funeral of fallen battalion commander Lt. Col. Dor Ben Simhon.
Several Israeli cabinet ministers sharply criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a report on Saturday. The ministers were quoted as saying, 'With all due respect to the gingy [slang for a redhead, referring to Trump's hair], he won't be the one going to four funerals.' The comment appears to be a direct response to Trump's criticism that no Israeli cabinet minister attended the funeral of Lt. Col. Dor Ben Simhon, the commander of Battalion 50 of the Nahal Brigade, who was killed in combat. The ministers' remark underscores rising tensions between the Israeli political echelon and Trump over the handling of bereavement and military sacrifice. As The Zioneer previously reported (background), the issue has been simmering since the funeral.
2 developments
- StrongTrump administration officials show growing frustration with Netanyahu, reports say
- StrongMinister Regev criticizes Trump: 'Doesn't strike Iran but takes our parking at Ben Gurion'
- DevelopingActivist calls for sending four coffins to White House to protest policy
- DevelopingAssessment: Trump turns on Netanyahu, clashing with Israeli policy
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