Trump says Israel would have been crushed without US support

Trump says Israel would have been crushed without US support US President Donald Trump said Israel's position in the region depended heavily on American support, arguing that US military assistance had been central to the country's security. "If it weren't for my intervention, Israel would have been crushed," Trump said, adding that the United States provided key capabilities, including advanced weapons systems, the Iron Dome air defence network and B-2 bombers. Trump also commented on his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing it as positive while suggesting that Washington plays an important role in influencing Israeli decision-making.