DECRYPTAGE – The Israelis know that the outcome of the war depends on which president the American electorate chooses. They have fond memories of Donald Trump’s time in the White House. Kamala Harris is more worrying because of her clear-cut positions.
Jerusalem correspondent
More dependent on the United States than ever, Israel anxiously awaits the outcome of the American presidential election. For Israelis, Tuesday November 5 is also 396e day since the terrorist attack of october 7, 2023. They know that the American vote will influence the outcome of their country’s longest war, against the Hamas.
Here, Donald Trump is the clear favorite. According to a poll released Monday by The Israel Democracy Institute, a liberal think-tank, 64.5% of Israelis see the Republican “ whichever of the two candidates would be more advantageous to Israel. “ His rival, Kamala Harris, would convince only 13% of Israelis. Support for Donald Trump is even higher among Israeli Jews, who are 72% behind him.
A fond memory of the Trump presidency
Israelis have very fond memories of Trump’s last stint in the White House. Between 2016 and 2020, the American president…
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