Overview

• The Trump Organization explored opening hotels in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, aiming to capitalize on its strong fan base in Israel.
• Negotiations were stalled after the October 7 Hamas attack, with Eric Trump citing the war as a reason for the pause.
• Lockwood Development Partners, involved in the project, indicated that Trump's campaign raised ethical concerns, halting talks before the conflict.
• Despite political and ethical issues, the Trump Organization remains interested in the Israeli deals, planning to resume once the situation stabilizes.
• The ventures reflect broader international business pursuits by the Trump Organization, including recent deals in Saudi ArabiaUAE, and Vietnam.