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Sunday, July 14, 2024
Gallant wishes Trump a ‘speedy recovery’ after assassination attempt
Sam Sokol is the Times of Israel's political correspondent. He was previously a reporter for the Jerusalem Post, Jewish Telegraphic Agency and Haaretz. He is the author of "Putin’s Hybrid War and the Jews"
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant wishes Donald Trump “a speedy recovery and strength” following Saturday’s assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally in which the former US president was shot in the ear.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by this event,” Gallant tweets, adding, “We stand with the American people in condemning the violent attempt to shake their great democracy.”
Wishing former President Trump a speedy recovery and strength following the attack on Saturday in Pennsylvania.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by this event.We stand with the American people in condemning the violent attempt to shake their great…
— יואב גלנט – Yoav Gallant (@yoavgallant) July 14, 2024
Unlike several other ministers, Gallant does not compare incitement against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the attempt against Trump.
Following the shooting, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi and other members of Netanyahu’s cabinet have warned that such threats in Israel may lead to an assassination attempt against the premier.
The Times of Israel Community.