‘We never imagined we’d get such a pro-Israel GOP platform’
July 13, 2016Attorney Marc Zell, who chairs the Republican Party’s Israel branch, praised the GOP’s new party platform, hailing it as the most “pro-Israel platform” ever.
Zell, who was present during the GOP Platform Committee hearing which prepared the document, noted that the latest version removes all reference to Palestinian statehood and the two-state solution.
“After 25 years, finally a new version has been accepted [with reference to Israel], which rejects the two-states for two peoples solution and embraces Israel.”
Even Zell, he admits, was surprised by the changes.
“We never imagined such a pro-Israel platform. Even the Jewish establishment tried to block it, but it was so touching yesterday to see 112 young people stand up and applaud [the change].”
Zell argues the changes would, if Trump defeats Clinton in November, help improve the Israel-American relationship, repairing what he called the “damage” caused by the current White House.
“We are now one week away from the Republican National Convention, and the decision to change the platform was the result of hard work; we managed to change what had been in place for years. And, in total contrast to what’s going on in the Democratic party, our love for Israel was firmly established [in the party platform] yesterday; personally I was near tears.”
“It just goes to show how important Israel is for Donald Trump,” said Zell, who last December blasted Trump as a salesman who was unfit for the presidency.
“The voters understand that to lead the United States, you need a person who knows more than how to sell products, with all due respect to Donald Trump, and everything he has achieved in his career. In my opinion, he cannot be President of the United States.”
Now, however, Zell has embraced the former reality TV star, saying his election would be a boon to Israel.
“If he gets elected as president, I believe he will finally transfer the US embassy to Jerusalem.”
Similar posts
-
Israel Is Held To A Higher Standard Than Any Country
April 25, 2024In the intricate tapestry of global affairs, one nation stands out for enduring scrutiny and condem...
-
Israel Has The Most Moral Military In The World
April 10, 2024In the heart of a region often riddled with conflict, Israel stands out not only for its technologi...
-
The Resilience of the Israeli People
April 2, 2024Visitors from around the world have seen Hamas's October 7th Massacre's destruction in southern Isr...
-
Israel: Small Size, Big Impact
March 21, 2024Nestled along the eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea, Israel is a land of immense historical sig...
-
Israelis Are Fighting For Their Lives
February 21, 2024By Jonathan S. Tobin The world looks a lot different from Kibbutz Kfar Aza than it does in the U...
-
Over 2 Million Arabs Live In Israel
January 23, 2024In the complex landscape of the Middle East, where diverse cultures and identities intersect, Israe...
-
'Fauda' Star Idan Amedi Injured Fighting in Gaza
January 8, 2024Despite the severity of his injuries, Amedi's father assured Israeli news channels that his life is...
-
Israel Is A Great Country To Live In
December 28, 2023Nestled at the crossroads of the Middle East, Israel stands as a vibrant and dynamic nation, offeri...