Summary
President Donald Trump praised Miriam Adelson, a significant donor, during his speech to the Israeli parliament after a Gaza ceasefire deal. Miriam Adelson is known for her philanthropy, particularly her support for pro-Israel causes and the Republican Party in the United States. She has significant influence in both political and business spheres.
Key Facts
- President Trump spoke at the Israeli parliament, known as the Knesset, praising a ceasefire deal in Gaza.
- He recognized Miriam Adelson, mentioning her love for Israel and her financial contributions.
- Miriam Adelson is a major pro-Israel donor and has backed President Trump in his political campaigns.
- She was born in Tel Aviv and trained as a physician specializing in addiction treatment.
- She married casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson, gaining majority control of Las Vegas Sands after his death.
- Miriam Adelson owns a substantial portion of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team.
- The Adelsons significantly influenced U.S. pro-Israel policies during Trump's administration.
- Miriam Adelson publicly criticized opponents of Israel, labeling supporters of Hamas as enemies.
