Trump visits Lubavitcher rebbe’s grave, vows to make Israel ‘very powerful’ if reelected

Speaking at memorial marking anniversary of October 7th atrocities, former President Donald Trump says next month’s presidential election will be the ‘most important day in Israel’s history.’

By David Rosenberg, World Israel News

This November’s American presidential election will have a massive impact in determining Israel’s future, former President and 2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Monday.

Speaking at a memorial marking the first anniversary of the October 7th invasion, Trump said election day next month would be “most important day” ever in the history of the State of Israel.

“You know, I say that November 5 will be the most important day in the history of our country,” the former president said.

“I think it will also be the most important day in the history of Israel. If you want to know the truth, I believe that. I think you believe that, too.”

Held at the Trump National Doral Miami, the event came on the heels of the former president’s visit to Queens, New York, during which Trump prayed at the resting place of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Rabbi Abba Refson, administrator of the site, hosted Trump, who prayed at the grave before flying to Miami for Monday evening’s memorial event.

Trump was joined at the Rebbe’s grave by Yael, Adi, and Roy Alexander, the parents and brother of Gaza hostage Edan Alexander, along with Auschwitz survivor Jerry Wartski.

Businesswoman and Republican donor Miriam Adelson introduced Trump at the Miami gathering, telling attendees that the October 7th invasion and subsequent attacks by other Iranian proxies would not have occurred had Trump been in office last year.

“Hamas would not have dared, Hezbollah would not have dared, the Houthis would not have dared, and yes, the Ayatollah of Iran would never have dared because even they understand when they are faced with real courage, they can spot a strong leader who will make their lives hell if they get out of line.”

Trump said that if elected, he would ensure the U.S.-Israel alliance would be “stronger and closer than it ever was before,” and vowed to bring peace to the Middle East.

“We were strong, we were powerful. We were respected like this country has not been respected in many, many decades, just four years ago. That’s what I intend to deliver as the 47th president of the United States. We’re going to deliver everything that we want.”

“And we will have peace in the Middle East. We will have strength and resilience, and we will have a very powerful and strong Israel. And I will be with you all the way.”

Lamenting the rise in antisemitism on the progressive left-wing of the Democratic party, Trump claimed the Republican party remains untainted by the “horrible disease” of antisemitism.

In a statement released Monday, the Trump campaign blamed the Biden administration’s “incompetence and weak policies” for the October 7th attacks, while arguing that if returned to office, Trump would “end the bloodshed caused by an emboldened Iranian terrorist regime.”

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