> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://otherwise.ghost.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # “I, Donald J. Trump,” Love Israel and the Middle East - URL: https://otherwise.ghost.io/i-donald-j-trump-love-israel-and/ - Published: 2025-10-16T21:45:28.000Z - Updated: 2025-10-16T21:45:28.000Z - Author: Khaled Salih - Tags: Newsletter, #Migrated-1792244264359, #Import 2026-10-17 14:38 *By Khaled Salih* **I watched President Donald J. Trump’s speeches in Jerusalem and Sharm el-Sheikh. On his way back to the United States, I imagined he had asked me to draft a personal message for him.** **This is what I would have written.** **A Message from the President** When I took the stage in Jerusalem and again in Sharm el-Sheikh, I was not there to perform the empty rituals of diplomacy. I was there to change the course of history. For decades, world leaders had promised peace in the Middle East and delivered only chaos and disappointment. I refused to accept that failure as inevitable. Peace does not come from compromise with those who hate you—it is born from strength, victory, and the will to defend what is right. The war that raged for two years tested every principle of that belief. It was brutal and costly, but it was necessary. And when it ended, Israel stood tall—victorious, unbroken, and stronger than ever. Every hostage was brought home, and the memory of the fallen was honored not through despair, but through triumph. That victory became the foundation of a new peace—one that was earned, not begged for. From strength came security. From security came opportunity. And from opportunity, we built a new Middle East defined not by conflict, but by cooperation, growth, and respect. When I entered the Knesset, I witnessed something no one had seen in decades: Israel united. Across the political spectrum, leaders who had battled each other for years stood together in shared conviction. They saw me not just as an ally, but as a partner in destiny—someone who had fought for their survival when it mattered most. Speaker Amir Ohana called me “the best friend Israel ever had in the White House.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, my friend and partner through crisis and victory, said, “No American president has ever done more for Israel—it’s not even close.” Even Yair Lapid, a man from the other side of the aisle, acknowledged that I had kept my word: “You declared you would be the president of peace. You have kept your word.” That rare unity told the world everything it needed to know: strength commands respect, conviction inspires trust, and when America stands firmly by Israel, peace becomes possible. I have always believed that weakness invites aggression, while strength deters it. When you are strong enough to win, you rarely have to fight. Together, the United States and Israel proved that peace through strength is not a slogan—it is the cornerstone of modern diplomacy. When I spoke later at the Sharm el-Sheikh Summit, my tone was different—diplomatic, forward-looking, and unifying—but my message remained the same: peace must be earned, and prosperity must be shared. I reminded the world that I ended the disastrous Iran nuclear deal, reimposed crippling sanctions, and neutralized Iran’s nuclear ambitions. I said it plainly: “I terminated Iran’s nuclear program with things called B-2 bombers.” That was not bravado—it was fact. Peace had been impossible under the weakness of Obama and Biden. They empowered Iran, undermined Israel, and betrayed the cause of freedom. I reversed that failure, and history will vindicate me. Speaking before Arab and other leaders, I expressed gratitude to President el-Sisi, the Amir of Qatar, President Erdogan, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, and King Abdullah of Jordan. Together, we built a coalition that transcended old divisions. I told them: peace is not only good for security—it’s good for business. The Abraham Accords had already shown that peace and prosperity are two sides of the same coin. Nations that joined the Accords were flourishing. I invited the rest of the region to join in rebuilding Gaza—not with American money, but with regional investment and Arab leadership. Peace, I said, should pay for itself. From these two moments—Jerusalem and Sharm el-Sheikh—emerged a doctrine grounded in strength, partnership, and shared responsibility. Real peace begins after victory. Israel proved it on the battlefield; the United States supported it diplomatically and militarily. Together, we demonstrated that a secure peace can rise from the ashes of aggression. The Abraham Accords remain one of the most successful diplomatic breakthroughs in modern history. They turned former enemies into partners and opened new pathways for trade, technology, and growth. Every country that joins the Accords joins a future of stability and wealth. This is the foundation of the new Middle East. My plan for Gaza was clear and uncompromising: Demilitarize Gaza completely—no weapons, no terror groups, no threats. Rebuild through Arab funding, not American taxpayers. Establish a new civilian authority—honest, capable, and committed to peace. This plan protects Israel, stabilizes the region, and empowers Arab partners to take real responsibility for their own security and prosperity. Out of these efforts came something historic: a unified vision for the future. For the first time, Israel, the United States, and key Arab nations stood aligned around shared goals: Jerusalem recognized as Israel’s capital. Iran contained and neutralized as the region’s greatest threat. Peace Through Strength as the central principle of diplomacy. The Abraham Accords as the framework of a new regional order. And for Gaza—a new beginning: secure, demilitarized, and rebuilt through Arab cooperation. People of Gaza must be given the freedom to travel from and to Gaza. Both Egypt and Israel need to facilitate easy travels. This was not fantasy; it was pragmatic diplomacy that worked. When I look back on those days, I see not only politics but history in the making. A region once defined by endless war now moves toward peace through strength. Alliances once unthinkable have become pillars of stability. And through it all, one truth remains: leadership matters. Many have called my work “the Trump Peace.” Others have even nominated me for the Nobel Peace Prize. But it was never about awards—it was about results. It was about proving that courage and clarity can accomplish what weakness never will. I built a framework that turned enemies into partners, deterrence into peace, and uncertainty into prosperity. As I said in the Knesset: “I love Israel. I’m with you all the way.” Today, I add this: I love the Middle East. And if you dare to join me in improving the lives of millions across this region, you will deserve my love. If you save the lives of children today and in the generations to come, I will love you even more. So join me now. That is my doctrine. That will be my legacy. And that will be—the new Middle East.