The alleged assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has sparked widespread condemnation from both supporters and opponents. Leaders in the Middle East, including Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, expressed concern and denounced the attack, emphasizing the need for peaceful election campaigns.
Even Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, despite previous tensions with Trump, condemned the attempt, reaffirming a commitment to rejecting violence and extremism. However, not all responses were as measured, with some extremist groups and individuals celebrating the incident.
The attack has also prompted comparisons to Trump’s own orders for high-profile assassinations in the past, raising questions about the cycle of violence in the region. Despite various speculations, the true motives behind the attack remain unclear.