Israeli members of Knesset congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday’s election victory on social media.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immediately wrote to the President-elect, stating, “Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!
“Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory!
Dear Donald and Melania Trump,Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America.This is a huge victory!In true friendship,… pic.twitter.com/B54NSo2BMA
— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) November 6, 2024
Incoming Defense Minister Israel Katz said, “Together, we’ll strengthen the US-Israel alliance, bring back the hostages, and stand firm to defeat the axis of evil led by Iran.”
Congratulations to President-Elect @realDonaldTrump on his historic victory. Together , we’ll strengthen the US-Israel alliance, bring back the hostages, and stand firm to defeat the axis of evil led by Iran.#BringThemHome #USIsraelAlliance pic.twitter.com/aEYfttfPt1
— ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) November 6, 2024
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted on X saying: “Yesssss.”
Yesssss https://t.co/kPqkYI3PDP
— איתמר בן גביר (@itamarbengvir) November 6, 2024
Finance Minister and Religious Zionist Party Leader Bezalel Smotrich writes: “God bless Israel, God bless America.”
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Trump is “a true and dear friend of Israel, and a champion of peace and cooperation in our region. I look forward to working with you to strengthen the ironclad bond between our peoples, to build a future of peace and security for the Middle East, and to uphold our shared values.
“On behalf of the Jewish and democratic State of Israel, and all our people, I wish you much success.”
Other Israeli reactions
Innovation, Science, and Technology Minister Gila Gamliel congratulated the president-elect, saying, “The relationship between Israel and the USA is a strategic asset for both nations, and we will continue to strengthen it under your presidency.”
Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen also issued his congratulations saying “We are in historic times, and there is no doubt that with your leadership and determination, you can restore stability, bring prosperity, further expand the Abraham Accords, and, above all, strike at the terror regime in Tehran—the greatest threat to the free world.”
Congratulations to Donald Trump on his victory in the U.S. presidential election.During your first term as President, you accomplished great things for the State of Israel and for the world.We are in historic times, and there is no doubt that with your leadership and… pic.twitter.com/Ns6oUllIpX
— אלי כהן | Eli Cohen (@elicoh1) November 6, 2024
Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar wrote: “We are looking forward to the next four years.”
Education Minister Yoav Kisch wrote, “Welcome back, Mr. President!”
Otzma Yehudit MK Almog Cohen described Trump winning as a “Total victory!”
Yisrael Beytenu MK Oded Forer said, “In his previous term, President Trump proved his commitment to the state of Israel, to our security and prosperity. I am sure that he will do so in this term as well.”
Amid congratulations from Israeli politicians on Trump’s victory, Kamala Harris earned nearly 80% of the Jewish vote in the country.
