Nadene Goldfoot
Just to keep things straight, Donald Trump just said that Netanyahu would do anything he wanted. Sorry, Donald, but the PM of Israel has already let you know that he will only do what he sees as best for Israel. "
- President Trump said Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will do "whatever I want him to do" on Iran. Mr. Trump also said he's "in no hurry" to make a deal to end the war.
- He has said that Netanyahu is a war-time PM, and not treated fairly at all, and in this he's right, but...he's ready to replace Netanyahu with himself.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made such remarks during a press interview in June \(2025\), when he pushed back on calls for U.S. intervention and stated, "President Trump will do what's best for America, and I will do what's best for Israel".
Netanyahu's office previously issued a statement in October \(2024\) similarly emphasizing this dynamic, asserting that while Israel listens to the U.S. administration, it makes its final decisions based on its own national interests.
Netanyhu could write a book of psychology on how to speak to foreign leaders showing signs of thinking they are emperors who could cause everyone to do their bidding without winding up on the chopping block.
We see that Donald thinks he's snowing everyone with his statements, and indeed, he probably is, or they wouldn't be asking him such questions expecting to hear such answers.
Trump posts bizarre AI video of a rebuilt Gaza with Netanyahu, Musk
US President Donald Trump has posted a bizarre AI-generated video believed to represent his heavily-criticised ‘Gaza Riviera’ plan, featuring characters who resemble his billionaire adviser Elon Musk and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
He thinks Israel loves him so much, and he has done lots for Israel that other presidents haven't ever thought of doing, that he could become Prime Minister there.
Is he so deluded that he thinks he could? He's not even Jewish, nor is he a citizen. In getting to the nitty-gritty of becoming PM, here are the qualifications:
- Citizenship and Residency: Must be an Israeli citizen and a resident of Israel.
- Age Requirements: Must be at least \(30\) years old on the day of submitting their candidacy.
- Knesset Membership: Must be a Member of the Knesset (MK).
- Criminal Record: Cannot have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude with a prison sentence exceeding three months in the past seven years.
- Political Backing: Must receive the backing of the majority of parliamentarians (at least 61 of the 120 Knesset seats) to form a viable governing coalition.
In practice, this means the Prime Minister is almost always the leader of the largest party in the ruling coalition. Following a national election, the President of Israel consults with party leaders to determine who is best positioned to form a majority government and formally tasks that candidate with the role.
Now here is the catch: To qualify as a resident of Israel, you must establish that your "center of life" is in the country. This requires that your primary residence, family ties, and employment or assets are located in Israel, and you must physically spend at least 183 days of the tax year in the country.
The requirements for legal residency and citizenship depend on your background and the path you take:
1. By Aliyah (Law of Return)
Under the Israeli Law of Return, eligible individuals can immigrate and immediately obtain citizenship and residency. You qualify if you are:
- Jewish by birth or officially recognized conversion.
- The child or grandchild of a Jew.
- The spouse of a Jew, child of a Jew, or grandchild of a Jew.
2. By Temporary Residency (A-1 Visa)
If you are entitled to Jewish descent but want to temporarily reside in Israel to explore living there, you can apply for an A-1 Temporary Resident visa.
- Requirements: Meet the Aliyah eligibility standards under the Law of Return.
- Duration: Valid for up to 3 years and can be extended to 5. You can legally work and receive health coverage.
3. By Naturalization (Non-Jews)
Foreign nationals can apply for permanent residency and citizenship if they meet the following baseline requirements:
- Reside in Israel legally (e.g., hold permanent residency or an A/5 temporary resident visa).
- Live in Israel for at least 3 out of the 5 years prior to the application.
- Demonstrate basic fluency in the Hebrew language.
- Intend to settle in Israel.
- Renounce any prior nationality.
4. By Birth or Descent
- By Birth: Any child born to at least one Israeli citizen acquires citizenship and residency status at birth.
- No Other Nationality: If born in Israel and you have never had any other nationality, you can apply for citizenship between ages 18 and 21, provided you have been an Israeli resident for 5 consecutive years prior to applying.
For official applications, assessment, and legal documentation requirements, you can check the Israeli Ministry of Interior guidelines or consult the Jewish Agency for Israel for Aliyah processes.
I don't think we ever have to worry about Donald stepping into the PM shoes.
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