In a significant revelation that has stirred political circles, conservative commentator Tucker Carlson has publicly disclosed that he and fellow conservative Charlie Kirk personally advised former US President Donald Trump against involving the United States in Israel's military conflicts. This disclosure comes amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and corruption allegations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Controversial Advice to President Trump
During his popular show, Tucker Carlson made the startling claim that only two people had the courage to directly approach President Trump and argue against American involvement in what he characterized as another potential regime change war. "As far as I know, only two people, me and Charlie Kirk, actually went and spoke directly to the president to make the case that, no, you shouldn't get involved in this war," Carlson stated emphatically.
The commentator, who has previously faced accusations of promoting antisemitic views, didn't mince words about his perspective on US-Israel relations, asserting that "They (Israelis) are not actually allies in any sense." Carlson argued that the true objective behind drawing America into the conflict wasn't about preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, but rather about entrapping the United States in another Middle Eastern regime change operation.
Netanyahu's Legal Battles and Trump's Support
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to battle serious corruption charges that have shadowed his leadership. Netanyahu stands as the first and only sitting Israeli prime minister to face trial, confronting allegations of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes across three separate cases that accuse him of trading favors with wealthy political supporters.
The legal proceedings have experienced multiple delays, primarily due to wars and unrest following the Hamas-led militant attacks in October 2023. Netanyahu has consistently denied all charges, employing rhetoric similar to Donald Trump by labeling his trial a "witch hunt" orchestrated by the media, police, and judiciary.
In a remarkable show of support, former President Trump wrote to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, calling Netanyahu's prosecution "political, unjustified prosecution" and urging a full pardon for the Israeli leader. Trump described Netanyahu as "a formidable and decisive War Time Prime Minister" who deserves clemency as Israel moves toward peace.
Ongoing Ceasefire Violations and Regional Tensions
The political drama unfolds against a backdrop of continued violence in the region. According to alarming reports from Al Jazeera, Israel has violated the Gaza Strip ceasefire nearly every day since it was declared one month prior, resulting in hundreds of casualties.
Gaza's Government Media Office provided detailed statistics showing that between October 10 and November 10, Israeli forces breached the ceasefire agreement at least 282 times through various military actions. The breakdown includes 88 instances of firing on civilians, 12 raids into residential areas beyond established boundaries, 124 airstrikes, and 52 occasions of property destruction. Additionally, 23 Palestinians from Gaza were reportedly arrested during this period.
The situation remains volatile as these multiple narratives—political advice in Washington, legal battles in Israel, and ongoing violence in Gaza—continue to shape the complex geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, with significant implications for US foreign policy and international relations.
