Enthusiasm in Jerusalem as Trump national security team takes shape
‘We're talking about someone who is not only a firm friend of Israel, but has a consistent track record on the major issues of the day,’ a source close to the Israeli foreign minister said of Rubio’s expected appointment as secretary of state
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Former President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) as they pose for a photo within their meeting at Mar-a-Lago estate, in Palm Beach, Florida, United States on July 26, 2024.
Israeli officials were enthusiastic about President-elect Donald Trump’s expected incoming national security team, including Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) as secretary of state and Reps. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Mike Waltz (R-FL) for ambassador to the U.N. and national security...