Israeli ambassador pins great hope on Trump’s administration in bringing peace to Middle East

The Israeli Ambassador to Azerbaijan, George Deek, has underscored the strong, bipartisan nature of US-Israel relations and expressed optimism about the future of the Middle East under a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House.

"Our relations with the United States are bipartisan in nature. We have had good relations with both Democratic and Republican administrations," Deek said in an exclusive interview with AnewZ television channel, according to Caliber.Az.

Looking ahead, Deek shared his anticipation for Trump's potential second term.

"We are looking forward to the new administration of Donald Trump. We have experience interacting with Trump, who was already president, and what he did for Israel and the Middle East is incredible," he remarked.

Deek highlighted several key achievements during Trump's presidency, including the recognition of the Golan Heights, the relocation of the US embassy to Jerusalem, and the Abraham Accords—peace agreements signed between Israel and numerous Arab nations. "Firstly, he helped Israel gain recognition of the Golan Heights. Secondly, he moved the embassy to Jerusalem. Thirdly, I believe that the most important step to improve the situation in the Middle East was the Abraham Accords—the peace agreements signed between Israel and many Arab countries."

Reflecting on these accomplishments, the Ambassador expressed hope for continued progress in the region despite current challenges. "This is what we see when we look back, and when we look ahead, we feel hope and optimism. This is especially important today, when we are facing a completely different Middle East."

Moreover, Deek acknowledged the ongoing conflicts but emphasized his belief that peace was within reach. "Over the past 14 months, the entire region has been at war. We place great hopes on the Trump administration and hope that he will be able to move on to the next step. We are getting closer and closer to a more peaceful Middle East, although this may sound illogical given what we see today," he concluded.

By Khagan Isayev