In a surprising statement early Tuesday morning, former U.S. President Donald Trump took to X (formerly Twitter) to publicly call on Israel to cease its bombing campaign amid renewed conflict with Iran. “Israel must stop the bombing now. Enough is enough,” Trump tweeted, igniting global reactions.
The statement comes just hours after a fragile 12-hour ceasefire collapsed, with Israel resuming airstrikes in response to missile attacks from Tehran. Trump, who has traditionally been a staunch supporter of Israel, appears to be shifting his tone in response to mounting international pressure and concerns over civilian casualties.
Sources close to the former president say he is frustrated by the failure of the ceasefire he claimed to have helped facilitate over the weekend. In a follow-up post, Trump said, “We need strength, but also smart leadership. This isn’t winning. It’s endless.”
Political analysts suggest Trump is positioning himself as a mediator ahead of the 2024 campaign, aiming to demonstrate foreign policy leadership in contrast to President Biden’s approach.
So far, Israeli officials have not publicly responded to Trump’s call. However, the tweet has added new tension to an already volatile situation as global leaders scramble to restore calm in the region.
