Donald Trump, who was elected as the 47th President of the United States, stated that despite the complexities of the issues in the Middle East, they could be resolved more easily, saying, "I believe the Middle East is a problem that can be solved more easily than what is happening in Russia and Ukraine." Trump gave an extensive interview to Time magazine, which named him "Person of the Year," and made evaluations on many topics related to foreign policy. "I DON'T WANT PEOPLE TO BE KILLED"Reiterating his previous statements about wanting the "war" in Gaza to end, Trump said, "(Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu) knows that I want to end the war. I want everything to end. I don't want people to be killed. Whether it's Russia, Ukraine, the Palestinians and Israelis, or other groups in the Middle East." "THE MIDDLE EAST IS A PROBLEM THAT CAN BE SOLVED MORE EASILY THAN WHAT IS HAPPENING IN RUSSIA-UKRAINE"Implying that he prioritizes the Russia-Ukraine War over the issues in the Middle East, Trump stated, "I believe the Middle East is a problem that can be solved more easily than what is happening in Russia and Ukraine. I think the problems in the Middle East can be resolved. I believe they are more complex than Russia-Ukraine but can be solved more easily." In response to the question, "In your first term, your administration presented a comprehensive plan for a two-state solution. Do you still support this plan?" Trump replied, "I support whatever is necessary to achieve peace. There are other ideas besides the two-state solution, but I support whatever is necessary to achieve not just peace, but a lasting peace. A system that leads to tragedy every five years cannot continue." When asked about Israel's plan to "annex the occupied West Bank," Trump refrained from answering specifically about the West Bank, stating that he wants "peace" through a two-state solution or other alternative solutions in the region. A WARNING TO IRANOn the other hand, regarding whether the U.S. will go to war with Iran, Trump commented, "Anything can happen. The situation is very fluid." In response to the question of whether Elon Musk, a billionaire American and a close member of Trump's team, has been negotiating with Iranians on his behalf, Trump stated that he was not aware of such a meeting and that Musk had not provided him with such information. "I DON'T TRUST ANYONE"When asked whether he trusts Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, with whom he has had a tumultuous relationship, Trump replied, "I don't trust anyone."
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