Mon Sep 23 22:25:39 UTC 2024: ## Trump’s Comments on Israel and Iran Spark Controversy

**Jerusalem -** Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, the international best-selling author of “The Israel Warrior,” has expressed deep concern over former President Donald Trump’s recent statements about Israel and Iran, made at the IAC Conference in Washington D.C.

Trump’s assertion that Israel would be “done for in two years” without his support was deemed highly inappropriate by Rabbi Boteach, who argues that it undermines the Jewish nation’s resilience and self-reliance. He also criticized Trump’s claim that Jewish voters in swing states would be responsible for his potential election loss, labeling it a dangerous attempt to control the narrative.

Despite these contentious remarks, a recent poll in Israel indicates that a majority of Israelis would prefer Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris if they could vote in the U.S. election, with support exceeding 60%. Rabbi Boteach attributes this preference to widespread fear of Iran’s escalating aggression, which he argues only Trump has the strength to confront.

He cites Iran’s alleged plot to assassinate Trump, confirmed by Attorney General Merrick Garland, as a clear declaration of war against the United States. Rabbi Boteach criticizes the Biden administration for its perceived weakness in failing to retaliate militarily despite this threat.

“While Biden and Harris are content to play charades and let the mullahs hide behind heinous hired guns like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, Trump held Iran rightly accountable for the actions of its blood-soaked proxies,” argues Rabbi Boteach. He highlights Trump’s successful efforts to cripple Iran’s economy and limit its access to advanced weaponry.

However, Rabbi Boteach acknowledges that Harris’s stance on Israel is not driven by animosity but rather by a lack of resolve against Iran. He believes that Harris’s willingness to appease Iran ultimately increases the risk of conflict, citing the recent deployment of U.S. troops and military assets to the Mediterranean as evidence.

In conclusion, Rabbi Boteach urges readers to remain vigilant against Iran’s escalating aggression, highlighting the need for a strong leader who can stand up to the “murderous mullahs.” He believes that Trump’s policies, while controversial, have effectively deterred Iranian expansionism and that a return to his leadership is necessary to prevent further conflict in the region.

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