US President Donald Trump received a standing ovation and a warm applause from lawmakers in the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) on Monday. During the session, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee were specifically honored for their contributions to strengthening US-Israel relations.
Netanyahu calls Trump Israel’s biggest friend in White House
Before Trump’s speech, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave an extremely emotional and challenging speech, in which he praised Trump’s unwavering support for Israel and his leadership in regional security. “Thank you for your bold decision to broker the Abraham Accords, withdraw from the disastrous Iran nuclear deal, support Operation Rising Lion and launch Operation Midnight Hammer… Shortly after midnight, you really hit them (Iran),” Netanyahu said. He called Trump “the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House”, and stressed that no American president has done so much for Israel.
Netanyahu vows Israel’s steadfastness
Reflecting on the ongoing war with Hamas, Netanyahu said we have paid a heavy price for the war, but the enemy understands how powerful and determined Israel is. They understand that attacking Israel on October 7 was a terrible mistake. They understand that Israel is here forever… We make peace through strength.” Turning to Trump, the prime minister reiterated his commitment to peace and the enduring US-Israel alliance: “Mr. President, together we will make peace. We have done this before through the Abraham Accords, and we will do it again.” Netanyahu concluded by pledging that Israel remains “committed to this peace”, even as it stands firm against its adversaries. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana praised US President Trump and said that no one is more deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize than Trump. He also That Israel will nominate him for this award next year.