Overview
- In a Time interview conducted Oct. 15 and published in full Thursday, President Trump said Saudi Arabia will join the Abraham Accords by year’s end.
- Trump attributed the opening to what he described as U.S.-Israeli strikes that neutralized Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities, presenting this as his assessment.
- He said he urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept the Gaza ceasefire, calling the return of hostages the central achievement and warning Hamas against violating the deal.
- Trump warned Israel would lose U.S. support if it annexes West Bank territory, a stance Vice President JD Vance reiterated during a visit to Israel.
- After a preliminary Knesset vote to advance annexation legislation, coalition whip Ofir Katz said Netanyahu instructed him to freeze sovereignty proposals until further notice.