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Israel defends Trump amid synagogue shooting criticism

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Israel's envoy to the memorial ceremonies for the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims says it's "unfair and wrong" to link the tragedy to President Donald Trump.

Naftali Bennett, the Israeli minister for diaspora affairs, lauded Trump's support for Israel and his denunciation of anti-Semitism, saying: "With President Trump, we never have to worry if he has our backs."

His comments late Tuesday came as Trump paid a visit to Pittsburgh amid accusations that the president's fiery rhetoric had contributed to the climate of violence.

Top elected officials avoided him and one of the families of the 11 victims asked not to meet him.

 

Israel's envoys to the United States and the Union Nations have also tried to distance Trump from the attack.

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First Published: Oct 31 2018 | 5:20 PM IST

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