Speaker of the Knesset, Amir Ohana, called President Donald Trump “the best friend that Israel ever had in the White House” during remarks at a special session of Israel’s parliament.
“I had the special honor to bless together with you, the best friend of that Israel ever had in the White House. Welcome to Israel. Welcome to the Knesset, the President Donald J Trump,” Ohana said through a translator.
All of the remaining living hostages in Gaza have been freed from Hamas captivity and are back in Israel after two years of war. A group of 13 hostages has just been escorted across the border by the Israeli military, after a group of seven hostages was released earlier.
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Netanyahu said:
“Donald Trump is the greatest friend that the State of Israel has ever had in the White House. No American president has ever done more for Israel.” Axios+3Daily Sabah+3The Guardian+3
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Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana also publicly lauded Trump. For example, when inviting him to address the Knesset, Ohana called Trump “the greatest friend and ally of the Jewish people in modern history.” The Times of India
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In statements around Trump’s address to the Knesset, Ohana expressed strong admiration for Trump’s support for Israel—particularly in reference to hostages, security, and diplomatic moves.
