TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu He congratulated Donald Trump for currently leading Kamala Harris in the United States Presidential Election rapid count.

“Congratulations on the greatest comeback in history!” Netanyahu said this via X on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

Netanyahu also expressed his hope to Trump Israel and the United States will improve cooperation.

“Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a strong commitment to the grand alliance between Israel and America,” he said.

Similar support was expressed by Israeli Minister of National Defense Itamar Ben-Gvir. He prayed for Trump.

“Yes! God bless Trump,” Ben-Gvir said on social media platform X.

Previously, Donald Trump He revealed his close relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu when he hosted the Prime Minister on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the Florida resort Mar-a-Lago. Trump also stated that US Vice President Kamala Harris made “disrespectful” comments about Gaza after Harris called on Netanyahu to quickly reach a ceasefire agreement.

Netanyahu met with Trump a day after meeting with US President Joe Biden and Harris. Trump criticized Harris, who clearly expressed her concerns about the killing of many Palestinian civilians in Israel’s military operation in Gaza, which has been ongoing since October 7, 2023. “I think his words were disrespectful,” Trump said. Reuters.

Nabiila Azzahra also contributed to the writing of this article.

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