What was clear in the event, carried live on major cable networks less than 50 days before the November election, were Mr. Trump’s political interests. Mr. Netanyahu’s interests were well served, too. Meeting with Mr. Netanyahu in the Oval Office beforehand, Mr. Trump presented him with a large golden key embedded in a wooden box that he described as “a key to the White House, a key to our country.”“You have the key to the hearts of the people of Israel,” Mr. Netanyahu replied. “This is peace in the Middle East without blood all over the sand,” Mr. Trump added. “I’m going to make a good deal with Iran,” Mr. Trump said.

Source: New York Times September 15, 2020 17:00 UTC