Trump allegedly urged Netanyahu to avert Gaza ceasefire deal

New York: Former US President and current Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is facing controversy over alleged attempts to solicit foreign influence in the upcoming elections in November.

This comes amidst a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians killed, injured, or displaced due to the ongoing Israeli bombing campaign since the war broke out on Oct 7, 2023.

According to US media reports, the former President reportedly spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to reject a ceasefire deal in Gaza over concerns that it could benefit his Democratic rival and Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election.

The reporting is that former President Trump is on the phone with the Prime Minister of Israel, urging him not to cut a deal right now, because it’s believed it would help the Harris campaign.