WATCH: Donald Trump Defends Israel, Slams US State Dept

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump defended Israel, slamming the US State Department over it’s criticism of Israeli tactics used during the current wave of terror.

John Kirby, the spokesman for the US State Department criticized Israel for using excessive force in defending civilians from Arab terrorists.

Trump recognizes the fact that Israel is being hit from all sides, also referencing the “horrible” Iran nuclear deal.

As Trump asks, “How can Israel be happy with the United States?”

The question we are asking in Israel is: “Why isn’t the United States standing with Israel?”

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