Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised US President Donald Trump, describing him as a decisive leader and stating that the world is fortunate to have him in office.
Speaking on Monday amid escalating tensions involving Iran, Netanyahu said there has “never been a president like Donald J. Trump,” crediting him with resoluteness, clarity and a willingness to take bold action. He added that Trump “cuts through all the fluff” and focuses on policies he believes are necessary.
The Israeli leader said Israel and other countries in what he called the “free world” are fortunate to have Trump’s leadership, arguing that he has restored America’s global standing.
“We’re very lucky to have him as the leader of the free world, and in fact the leader of the world. He’s brought America back to being the leader the world,” Netanyahu stated.
On the justification for recent strikes linked to Iran, Netanyahu accused the Iranian government of long-standing hostility toward the United States. He claimed Iran has for decades promoted anti-American rhetoric and allegedly been involved in attacks on US diplomatic missions and efforts targeting American leaders.
He further described Iran as a regime that spreads terror globally and seeks to undermine US interests, reinforcing Israel’s position on the security threat it says Tehran poses.
