Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently said something that many of us already knew deep down. He admitted that Hamas likely would not have dared to launch their brutal October 7th attack if Donald Trump had been President at the time. That’s not just a guess. That’s a hard truth that reflects the difference between a strong leader and a weak one.

While speaking on the “PBD Podcast,” Netanyahu was asked if Hamas still would have carried out their bloody assault on Israel under Trump’s leadership. His answer? “Probably not.” That’s because, as Netanyahu explained, Iran—the country that funds and supports Hamas—would have been more careful. More afraid. More restrained.

Why? Because when Trump was in the White House, enemies of freedom thought twice before provoking America or her allies. The world knew not to mess with President Trump. He didn’t play games. He kept America strong and our allies safe. He brought peace agreements to the Middle East, like the Abraham Accords, and he did it without sending Americans to die in endless wars.

Contrast that with what happened under the Biden regime, before the American people threw them out of power. Weakness invites aggression. Under Biden, the world saw shameful retreats like what happened in Afghanistan. Billions of dollars in weapons were left behind for terrorists. That sent a message to Iran and Hamas: Now is your chance.

And they took it.

Hamas slaughtered over 1,000 innocent people in Israel on October 7th. Families were torn apart. Children were murdered. And none of it had to happen. Netanyahu knows it. We know it. And the world knows it—even if the media tries to hide it.

Now, with President Trump back in office, we are finally seeing leadership again. Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, revealed that the President is holding a major meeting at the White House to put together a real plan for Gaza after the war ends. This isn’t just about politics. It’s about peace, security, and protecting human life.

According to Witkoff, the plan is “robust” and reflects President Trump’s “humanitarian motives.” That’s another thing the media never gives Trump credit for. He doesn’t just want to win wars—he wants to avoid them. He wants to protect innocent lives and bring stability to chaotic regions.

The truth is, under Trump, the world was more stable. Our enemies feared us. Our friends trusted us. And Americans were safer. That’s what real leadership looks like.

Let’s not forget, it was Trump who moved the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, recognizing the true capital of Israel. It was Trump who cut off funding to Iran and pulled the U.S. out of the disastrous Iran nuclear deal. And it was Trump who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel, not just in words, but in action.

Netanyahu’s comments are a clear reminder of what happens when America leads with strength instead of weakness. The October 7th attack was not just a failure of Israeli intelligence or military preparation. It was a failure of global deterrence. And that failure began in Washington, D.C., under weak leadership.

But now, under President Trump, we are turning the page. We are rebuilding strength. We are standing with our allies. And we are sending a message to terrorists and tyrants around the world: Your days of testing America are over.

Netanyahu knows it. The American people know it. And soon, the world will see it in action. Because when America puts her foot down, evil steps back. That’s the power of strong leadership. That’s the Trump difference. And that’s how we secure peace through strength.