‘Greatest Friend Israel Ever Had’: Netanyahu Praises Trump In Knesset Address
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday lavished praise on US President Donald Trump, calling him “the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House” for his steadfast support during the war against Hamas. The tribute came during a special session of the Knesset, just before Trump was set to address Israeli lawmakers.”Donald Trump is the greatest friend that the state of Israel has ever had in the White House.
No American president has ever done more for Israel,” Netanyahu declared, highlighting the US President’s role in brokering the ceasefire that brought an end to two years of conflict. Netanyahu also lauded Israel’s own military, saying the nation had “achieved amazing victories over Hamas,” and pledged his government’s commitment to upholding the ceasefire and pursuing regional stability.
The high praise was delivered during Trump’s whirlwind visit to Israel, which came on the heels of his declaration that the war in Gaza is now “over.” After his address, Trump is scheduled to travel to Egypt to co-chair a high-stakes peace summit in Sharm El-Sheikh.The diplomatic developments unfolded against a backdrop of powerful emotional scenes across the region.
As Hamas began releasing the first wave of Israeli hostages, crowds in Tel Aviv erupted in tears, cheers, and song, a mix of profound relief for those returning and grief for those who did not survive. Simultaneously, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, thousands of people took to the streets in jubilation to welcome the first buses carrying freed Palestinian prisoners, who are being released as part of the reciprocal deal.
