Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington this week, meeting with President Donald Trump and top U.S. officials to discuss the growing alliance between the two nations. The visit signaled a major shift in U.S.-Israel relations, with the new administration swiftly implementing pro-Israel policies in the Middle East.
Netanyahu’s Praise for Trump
In an upcoming interview with Mark Levin on Life, Liberty & Levin, Netanyahu praised Trump’s leadership, calling him Israel’s greatest ally in the White House.
“He’s not only making a tremendous change in the Israeli-American alliance, strengthening it beyond anything we’ve seen, but he’s also a great leader for America and the world.” – Netanyahu
Trump’s Immediate Policy Moves
Since returning to office, President Trump has made key decisions impacting Israel:
- Tough Stand on Hamas: Before his inauguration, Trump warned Hamas of severe consequences if Israeli hostages in Gaza were not released. A deal soon followed.
- Lifting Weapons Hold: In late January, Trump lifted a hold on the delivery of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel—an arms shipment that the Biden administration had previously paused over concerns about civilian casualties. Netanyahu described the move as “instantaneous.”
- Sanctions on the ICC: Trump signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) after it issued an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s military actions in Gaza. The U.S. and Israel do not recognize the ICC’s authority.
What’s Next?
With Trump’s pro-Israel stance and firm actions against antisemitism, Hamas, and the ICC, the U.S.-Israel partnership appears stronger than ever. Netanyahu expressed confidence that this alliance will continue to grow under Trump’s leadership.
