Israeli Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi has strongly criticized former President Trump's recent remarks on Israeli intelligence and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Karhi, a member of the Knesset in the Likud party, called it “shameful” that a former U.S. president would spread propaganda that harms the spirit of Israel's fighters and citizens. He stated that Trump cannot be relied on, reinforcing the sentiment that Trump's words are not to be taken seriously.

Trump's speech in Florida drew condemnation from both Governor Ron DeSantis, who is competing against Trump for the 2024 presidential election, and the Biden administration. Trump criticized Israeli intelligence for not detecting the Gaza-based Hamas' recent terror operation in advance and blamed the Biden administration for signaling Hezbollah militants in Lebanon about Israel's vulnerability along its northern border. He referred to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's statement about hoping Hezbollah doesn't attack from the north, suggesting that this remark led to the attack. Trump also accused Netanyahu of backing out of a plan to kill Iran's top security and intelligence commander, Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani.

DeSantis criticized Trump for praising Hezbollah terrorists and attacking Israel and its leader. He called it absurd for anyone, especially a presidential candidate, to do so when terrorists have caused so much harm. DeSantis stated that he would stand with Israel and treat terrorists "like the scum that they are." Trump's remarks were seen as dangerous and unhinged by the White House, with the deputy press secretary categorizing them as such. The Biden administration condemned Hamas' atrocities and emphasized the need to stand with Israel in the face of evil.

A Trump campaign spokesperson clarified that Trump's remarks were meant to criticize the Biden administration's incompetence rather than praise Hezbollah. They stated that Trump believed the administration was telegraphing vulnerable areas to terrorists. The spokesperson also reiterated Trump's commitment to fully support Israel and defeat terrorist groups if he were to regain office.

Overall, Trump's speech has caused a stir in both Israel and the United States, with Israeli officials and American politicians expressing their disapproval of his comments. The divide over Trump's views on Israeli intelligence, Netanyahu, and terrorism highlights the ongoing political tensions surrounding these issues.