The longstanding alliance between the United States and Israel is well-documented. From maintaining a stance against Iran to providing weapons during the Gaza conflict despite facing scrutiny, America has consistently supported Netanyahu’s government. Recently, Israel honored U.S. President Donald Trump with a special tribute. A region in Israel will now carry his name. The city of Judea has renamed a significant area as “Trump One” (T1) in recognition of the American leader.
Previously known as E1 or Mevaseret Adumim, this 4,000-acre area now bears the name Trump One to celebrate Trump’s presidency. The move is particularly symbolic, as Trump is highly regarded among Jewish communities in this region. Guy Yifrach, the mayor of the city, expressed that Trump’s second term presents a valuable opportunity to strengthen Israeli communities, particularly those in Judea and Samaria. Yifrach shared, “Trump’s second term is a great opportunity to fortify Jewish communities, especially in Judea and Samaria. We trust in him and are confident that he will foster development in this area in the coming months.”
It’s important to note that under Israeli-Palestinian agreements, Israel maintains control over this region, which now lies within the boundaries of Maale Adumim. This area is of strategic significance, and it was after international protests that the Biden administration halted plans to build over 3,000 new homes there. In 2019, a community in the Golan Heights was also named in Trump’s honor, recognizing his decision to acknowledge Israel’s sovereignty over the region.
Trump’s influence also extends to the recent ceasefire between Hamas and Israel in Gaza. His actions during his first term—such as halting funding to the UNRWA, the agency assisting Palestinians, and imposing sanctions on officials from the International Criminal Court—have significantly impacted Israel’s position in the region.