Netanyahu Thanks God for Strength in Election Night Speech

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech at the Likud headquarters on election night, following the publication of exit polls and the ongoing vote count for the 26th Knesset. Amidst discussions of election results, media criticism, and security matters, Netanyahu expressed personal gratitude, stating, "I wish to thank the Creator of the world who gives me the strength to act for the people of Israel." He also thanked his coalition partners for their contribution to the war effort and his family.

During his address to activists and supporters, Netanyahu touched upon the Likud's projected status as the largest party, criticized media outlets, and called for the establishment of a stable, national right-wing government. He also addressed the war's achievements and the Iranian threat, warning that "as long as the regime exists, it will try to destroy us." Netanyahu highlighted what he called a "historic opportunity to eliminate the existential threat together with Trump," referring to cooperation with then-U.S. President Donald Trump.

This is not the first time Netanyahu has publicly referenced divine assistance in his role as Prime Minister. In June 2025, after a U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear facilities during Operation "With a Lion," he remarked at a press conference about the campaign's successes, stating, "The most important faction in the Knesset is 'heavenly assistance,' adding, "We had tremendous heroism from our fighters and citizens, we had help from our friends, but there was also heavenly assistance from the Holy One, blessed be He, and for that I am thankful."