“Optimism is warranted,” remarked one of Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu’s advisors on Wednesday after a sleepless night following the U.S. election results. Not long after, even before major U.S. networks announced Trump’s win, Netanyahu was already one of the first leaders to extend his congratulations to the president-elect.
It’s clear that Netanyahu pinned his hopes on Trump’s victory. Although there has been tension and some unfavorable comments from Trump about him, Netanyahu sees this outcome as ideal. He believes Trump and his influential allies align with Israel’s interests. After a rocky relationship with the previous Democratic administration, which he feels was antagonistic toward him, Netanyahu is certain that Trump is the preferable choice for Israel.
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