Claims in Israeli press that 'Trump will recognize Palestine'! First statement from the US

US President Donald Trump's announcement that he will make a "major statement" ahead of his visit to the Middle East has sparked curiosity in the international community. According to reports in the Israeli press, this statement by Trump could be in the direction of recognizing the Palestinian state.

According to a report by the Jerusalem Post, the claim that Trump canceled his visit to Israel and would recognize Palestine before heading to Saudi Arabia has caused a rift in his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The newspaper based this information on "an anonymous political source from the Gulf."

TRUMP'S STATEMENT COULD CHANGE THE BALANCE IN THE MIDDLE EAST

The Gulf summit to be held in Saudi Arabia will be Trump's first visit to the country in his second presidential term. During his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House, Trump had stated that he would make a "very important announcement" at this summit.

A former Gulf diplomat speaking to the Jerusalem Post stated that Trump would make an announcement regarding the recognition of the State of Palestine and that this could change the balance of power in the Middle East. According to the diplomat, this step could facilitate the participation of new countries in the Abraham Accords.

STERN RESPONSE FROM US AMBASSADOR HUCKABEE

On the other hand, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee denied these claims in a post on the social media platform X. Stating that "Israel has no greater friend than the US," Huckabee noted that the Jerusalem Post needs more reliable sources.

In an interview with the Israeli news channel i24, Huckabee said that while Trump and Netanyahu have disagreements on some issues, they still like each other. Emphasizing that Trump's relations with Israel remain strong, he said, "Trump still loves Israel."

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