JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called former U.S. President Donald Trump “the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House” in an exclusive interview with Fox News that aired Saturday night. His remarks came just days after his visit to Washington.
Speaking with host Mark Levin on Life, Liberty & Levin, Netanyahu praised Trump’s role in deepening the Israeli-American alliance, calling it stronger than ever before.
“President Trump is making a tremendous change in the Israeli-American alliance, strengthening it beyond anything we’ve seen up to now,” Netanyahu said, adding that Trump is “a great leader for America and the world.”
A Strong U.S.-Israel Relationship
Netanyahu emphasized the importance of America’s support, particularly under Trump’s leadership.
“Israel has no greater friend than America, especially under President Trump’s leadership,” he said. “And likewise, America has no greater friend than Israel.”
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The Israeli leader also highlighted the close alignment between the two countries in the face of shared threats. He praised Trump for resuming U.S. arms shipments to Israel, as the country fights what Netanyahu described as a “seven-front war against our common enemies.”
“I don’t seek wars, I seek to end wars,” he added.
Trump’s Achievements for Israel
Netanyahu also reflected on Trump’s record in office, both during his first term and in the early weeks of his second.
“In the first two weeks, he [Trump] did everything that he promised to do,” Netanyahu said. “He went against antisemitism, went against the ICC [International Criminal Court]—this corrupt so-called International Court that targets America, targets Israel, targets democracies.”
He also listed key milestones from Trump’s first presidency, including:
- Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
- Moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem
- Recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights
- Withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal
- Brokering the Abraham Accords, normalizing ties between Israel and four Arab nations
“He did that in four months; it didn’t happen in 25 years,” Netanyahu noted.
Future of Gaza and Middle East Peace
Turning to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Netanyahu dismissed the idea of establishing a Palestinian state in the wake of Hamas’s October 7 attack.
“They had one. It was called Gaza under Hamas. What happened with that?” he said.
However, he expressed optimism about achieving peace in the region, but only through what he called “peace through strength.”
Netanyahu also backed Trump’s reported proposal to relocate Gazans and take over the Strip, calling it “the first fresh idea in years.”
“I think this is a novel approach, the right approach, and we should pursue it,” he said.
As Trump begins his second term, Netanyahu’s remarks signal continued strong ties between the U.S. and Israel under his leadership.
