Trump criticizes Netanyahu and Israeli intelligence in Florida speech, slamming response to Hamas attack

Former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for being unprepared for a recent attack by Palestinian Hamas militants, which resulted in the deaths of at least 1,200 people in Israel. Trump, who is the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, stated that under his leadership, Israel would not have needed to be prepared. Trump's comments come as Israel is still recovering from the devastating attack and has retaliated with airstrikes on Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 1,200 Palestinians. Trump's opponent in the Republican contest, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, criticized him for attacking Israel, calling it absurd.