Victoria Coates: Trump's Policies Shifted Policy 180 Degrees on Israel and Hamas

Trump's Impact on Israeli Hostages and Iran

• 💡 Victoria Coates states that President Trump's policies shifted the Biden administration's approach by 180 degrees.
• 🔑 Trump was a strong advocate for Israeli hostages immediately after his reelection, even before his inauguration.
• 🎯 He took a firm stance against Iran, bombing them with B-2s instead of coddling them.

Arab Partners and the Abraham Accords

• 🤝 Trump engaged with Arab partners and allies who had been shunned by the Biden administration.
• 🚫 The Biden administration was reportedly allergic to dealing with nations not considered constitutional democracies.
• ✅ Trump brought these partners together, leading to significant achievements.

Hamas's Fear of Trump and Hostage Release

• 😨 A former hostage reported that Hamas was very scared of President Trump and preferred Kamala Harris to be elected.
• 🚀 Hamas understood that Trump's election meant he was focused on bringing hostages home.
• 💰 Coates suggests that Trump's crackdown on Iran and terrorist proxies, including cutting off money to Hamas, was a key reason for Hamas agreeing to a deal.

Rebuilding Gaza and Hamas's Irrelevance

• 🌍 The conference in Cairo was important for discussing the rebuilding of Gaza and creating a better future for Palestinians.
• 🚫 Coates asserts that Hamas has nothing to offer anymore.