Trump Addresses Knesset, Praises Steve Witkoff Amidst Protester Interruption
CBS NewsOctober 13, 202515 min149,361 views
29 connections·33 entities in this video→Protester Incident at the Knesset
- ⚡ Two apparent Knesset members were expelled from the Israeli parliament during President Trump's address.
- 🎤 The interruption occurred briefly while Trump was praising special envoy Steve Witkoff and discussing the peace plan.
Praising Steve Witkoff's Negotiating Skills
- 🤝 Trump highlighted Steve Witkoff's qualities as a great businessman and negotiator, emphasizing his ability to connect with people.
- 🗣️ He recounted a story of Witkoff engaging in a five-hour meeting with President Putin, showcasing his unique talent for prolonged negotiation.
- 🌟 Witkoff is described as someone who doesn't leak information and is focused on getting the job done, akin to a non-leaking Henry Kissinger.
Discussion on Global Conflicts and US Military Strength
- 🌍 Trump contrasted his approach to foreign policy, stating that the war with Russia and Ukraine would not have happened under his presidency.
- 🇺🇸 He asserted that the United States possesses the strongest military in history, with advanced weapons, and has rebuilt its forces.
- 🕊️ Trump emphasized his success in settling eight wars in eight months, attributing it to his personality being about stopping wars rather than starting them, a strategy he calls "peace through strength."
Recognition of Key Figures and Accords
- 💍 Trump acknowledged his daughter Ivanka and her conversion, linking it to her husband Jared Kushner's significant role.
- ✨ Jared Kushner is credited with establishing the Abraham Accords, a diplomatic achievement.
- 🇺🇸 Marco Rubio is praised as a potential future greatest Secretary of State, with Trump recalling their past political rivalry.
- 🛡️ Pete Hegseth is recognized as Secretary of Defense, with Trump noting the military's strength and the strategic importance of its name change from "War" to "Defense."
Commemoration of October 7th Attacks
- 🕯️ The address touched upon the atrocities of October 7th, describing it as an evil and heinous desecration of innocent life and the worst slaughter of Jews since the Holocaust.
- 🇺🇸 America's solidarity with Israel was affirmed with the vows to "Never forget" and "Never again."
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