Dutch Right-Wing Leader Geert Wilders Backs Netanyahu in Upcoming Election

By רפאל לוי

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Dutch right-wing leader Geert Wilders publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wishing him victory in the upcoming elections and stating that Israel's security benefits Europe. Wilders' support echoes that of U.S. President Donald Trump, who also recently declared his "full and absolute support" for Netanyahu, calling him a crucial partner in confronting Iran.

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Dutch right-wing leader Geert Wilders endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for election victory.
Wilders stated Israel's fight against terrorism is vital for European security.
U.S. President Donald Trump also recently gave Netanyahu his "full and absolute support."
Trump described Netanyahu as a strong leader crucial for U.S. efforts against Iran.

Geert Wilders, the leader of the Dutch right-wing and a known supporter of Israel, has publicly endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections. Wilders, considered a prominent right-wing figure in Europe, tweeted his support, stating, "You deserve to win, my friend Bibi." He added that Israel's defense against Iranian, Hezbollah, and Hamas terrorism is not just an Israeli interest but also a European one, crediting Netanyahu with doing more to protect European freedom than any other European leader.

Wilders framed Israel's fight against the Iranian axis and terror organizations as part of a broader struggle for Western security. He has a long-standing relationship with Israel, having visited the country multiple times and previously meeting with Netanyahu in Jerusalem in December 2024. During a visit in July, Wilders expressed pride in being a friend to Israel in both peace and war and supported the Jewish people's right to their land.

Wilders' statement follows unprecedented support for Netanyahu from U.S. President Donald Trump. About a week before the election, Trump issued a message to the "great people of Israel," declaring his "full and absolute support" for Netanyahu. Trump described Netanyahu as a "strong, brave, and brilliant" leader essential for the U.S. in combating Iran, warning that electing a different leader could leave the U.S. to face Tehran alone.