Netanyahu Denies Prior Knowledge of Trump's Endorsement
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated he was unaware of and did not request U.S. President Donald Trump's recent declaration of "absolute support." Netanyahu said he was flattered by the statement, which he believes stems from mutual appreciation and shared goals. The Prime Minister highlighted their common objective of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons as the foundation of their cooperation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated he did not know about or request Donald Trump's public support.
- Netanyahu expressed being flattered and moved by the U.S. President's declaration of "absolute support."
- The Prime Minister believes Trump's statement followed prior expressions of appreciation for their cooperation.
- Netanyahu described their relationship as based on mutual appreciation and shared historical achievements.
- A key shared goal between Netanyahu and Trump is preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Monday that he was unaware of and did not request the "absolute support" recently declared for him by U.S. President Donald Trump. In an interview with Radio Galey Israel, Netanyahu was asked if he had prior knowledge of Trump's statement. "I did not know and I also did not ask, I was very flattered and certainly moved," the Prime Minister replied.
Netanyahu explained that Trump's declaration followed a previous day's expression of appreciation for their cooperation. "I understood that he wanted to express appreciation for our relationship and the common achievements we have attained, which are truly historic," he said. "But I did not expect it and did not ask for it either, that is the absolute truth."
Addressing the unequivocal nature of Trump's statement, Netanyahu emphasized that the relationship between them transcends personal ties. "The personal friendship between us is long-standing, but I think it goes beyond that," Netanyahu stated. "Sometimes there are also ups and downs in friendships, but this consistency stems from two things: mutual appreciation."
According to the Prime Minister, their cooperation is anchored in a primary shared objective: preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. "In the end, we accept each other and work with each other for one huge goal, and that is to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons that threaten Israel with annihilation," he concluded.
