Dutch Far-Right Leader Wilders Congratulates Netanyahu on Election Results
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Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders congratulated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on election exit poll results. Wilders, a staunch supporter of Israel, tweeted "Congratulations Bibi" and previously stated that defending Israel against terror is also a European interest. He praised Netanyahu's leadership in protecting freedom, calling him a frontline defender for the Western world.
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- Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders congratulated PM Netanyahu on election results.
- Wilders tweeted "Congratulations Bibi" following the exit poll announcements.
- He previously expressed strong support for Netanyahu before the election.
- Wilders stated that defending Israel against terror is a European interest.
- He praised Netanyahu for doing more to protect European freedom than other leaders.
Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders congratulated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday following the publication of exit poll results in Israel's elections. Wilders, a prominent supporter of Israel in European politics, posted on his X account, "Congratulations Bibi."
Wilders' support for Netanyahu was not new. Days before the election, the Dutch politician had posted a strong message of support, stating, "You deserve to win on Tuesday, my friend Bibi." He emphasized the importance of Israel's security for the entire continent, linking the fight against terrorism to European interests.
In his pre-election post, Wilders elaborated that "defending Israel against the terror of Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas is not only Israel's interest, but also Europe's." He concluded by praising Netanyahu's leadership, asserting, "You have done more to protect our freedom than all European leaders combined. Thank you very much."
Geert Wilders leads the Party for Freedom (PVV) in the Netherlands. He is known for his strong stances against radical Islam and his consistent sympathy for Israel. He frequently visits Israel and expresses solidarity with its fight against terrorism, viewing the Jewish state as a frontline defense for the Western world.
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