US President Donald Trump and 'Israeli' PM Netanyahu in "The Beast"
Trump breaks protocol for Netanyahu, takes him in “The Beast” presidential car
- Trump broke protocol, invited Netanyahu and his wife into his armored limousine, “The Beast.”
- After 'Israel visit', Trump went to Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit for Gaza ceasefire signing.
US President Donald Trump on Monday broke standard presidential protocol, reflecting the depth of his personal and political relationship with ‘Israeli’ leaders.
He invited Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara to join him in his armored presidential limousine, “The Beast,” after his official reception at Ben Gurion Airport.
Hebrew newspaper Maariv described the move as a rare protocol breach and a symbolic message during a visit celebrating the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
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After the red carpet ceremony, Trump unexpectedly invited Netanyahu and his wife into the Cadillac-model limousine, which is specially designed as a mobile fortress to protect the US president under strict security standards.
The vehicle weighs nine tons, features armored plating and bulletproof glass, and was significantly upgraded after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
The motorcade then transported the leaders directly from the airport to the Knesset in occupied Jerusalem.
“A Great Day… A New Beginning”
The visit carried a celebratory tone.
Walking the red carpet, Trump told Netanyahu and ‘Israeli’ President Isaac Herzog, “It’s a great day, maybe your best.”
Read more: Red carpet talk: What did Trump tell Netanyahu at Ben Gurion airport?
Later, in the Knesset guest register, while Netanyahu stood beside him, Trump wrote, “It’s a great honor for me. A great day, a wonderful day. A new beginning.”
- Next stop: Sharm El-Sheikh summit -
After concluding his agenda in ‘Israel’, Trump travelled directly to the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit, participating in the formal signing of the Gaza ceasefire agreement alongside leaders and representatives from more than 20 countries and international organizations.
