David Friedman, former US ambassador to Israel, said that Donald Trump was the best friend Israel has ever had in the White House, and that Trump makes decisions — not his advisers.
Commenting on the current US political landscape, David Friedman, who served as US ambassador to Israel under the Trump administration, made the assessment in remarks circulated among Israeli channels on Friday evening. Friedman contrasted Trump's record with that of other US leaders, asserting that President Trump’s policies and personal commitment to Israel were unmatched by any other administration. He specifically noted that Trump, and not his advisors, determines policy direction. The statement comes as part of an ongoing public discussion among Israeli and American observers regarding the relative friendliness of various US administrations toward Israel.
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