US Republican presidential candidates tout Israel support in speeches to Jewish donors
Saturday, 28 October 2023 US Republican presidential candidates expressed their unwavering support for Israel and vowed to wipe out Palestinian Hamas militants during a gathering of major Jewish donors in Las Vegas. The event, organized by the Republican Jewish Coalition, comes at a time when Israel is preparing for a ground invasion of Gaza following an attack by Hamas. The candidates, including frontrunner Donald Trump, emphasized their commitment to Israel and criticized any isolationist tendencies within the Republican Party.
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