Trump's New Attack on the Muslim Brotherhood
The US president was asked in an interview about the threat level of the Muslim Brotherhood - and gave an unequivocal answer. The president defined the organization as a threat not only to Israel and…
Assessment
Trump has been asked about the threat level of the Muslim Brotherhood and gave an unequivocal answer, defining the organization as a threat not only to Israel and the Middle East but also to Europe and the United States. This comes at a time when Israel's Ra'am party, which is identified with the organization, is negotiating to enter the government. The timing puts the Israeli coalition talks under a different spotlight, as the U.S. president's public stance could influence domestic political calculations.