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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Dutch Far-Right Leader Wilders Backs Netanyahu Ahead of Israeli Election

Geert Wilders, leader of the Dutch Party for Freedom, publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israeli legislative elections. Wilders stated that protecting Israel from groups like Hamas and Hezbollah is crucial for European security.

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What happened

  1. 01Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders publicly backed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before elections.
  2. 02Wilders stated that Israel's fight against Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas is also in Europe's interest.
  3. 03He claimed Netanyahu had done more for freedom than all European leaders combined.
  4. 04Wilders has a history of pro-Israel statements and meetings with Netanyahu.
  5. 05His endorsement follows a similar public statement from US President Donald Trump.

This support follows previous pro-Israel actions by Wilders and comes after a similar endorsement from US President Donald Trump.

Translated and summarized by baba from i24NEWS French, the latest report. Read i24NEWS French’s original

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