Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his gratitude towards former US President Donald Trump for his unwavering support of Israel during his term in office. In a tweet posted on Sunday, Netanyahu referred to Trump as “President” and thanked him for his friendship and for standing by Israel’s side.
During Trump’s presidency, he took several controversial decisions that favored Israel, including recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and moving the US embassy there from Tel Aviv, and withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal, which was strongly opposed by Israel.
Netanyahu’s tweet comes amid the ongoing political turmoil in Israel, where he is facing a tough challenge to remain in power. Netanyahu is currently on trial for corruption charges, and the country has been in a state of political uncertainty, with multiple failed attempts to form a government.
Netanyahu’s close relationship with Trump was seen as a key factor in his ability to implement some of his controversial policies, including expanding Israeli settlements in the West Bank and annexing parts of the territory.
Many Israelis view Trump as a strong supporter of Israel, citing his administration’s efforts to broker peace deals between Israel and several Arab countries in the region, known as the Abraham Accords.
Netanyahu’s tweet thanking Trump is seen as an attempt to maintain the close relationship between Israel and the US, as the new Biden administration takes a different approach towards Israel, advocating for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and reinstating aid to Palestine that was cut off by Trump.
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