Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his shock and best wishes to President Donald Trump after he survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania the day before. In a statement provided by Israel’s Government Press Office, Netanyahu said: “Like all Israelis, my wife Sara and I were shocked by the horrific assassination attempt on the life of President Donald Trump.
This incident was not just an attack on Donald Trump; it was an attack on a candidate for the presidency of the United States. It was an attack on America itself – an attack on democracy, and it was an attack on all the democracies around the world. Netanyahu’s response came after working closely with President Trump during his time in office, although Trump broke off ties when Netanyahu congratulated President Joe Biden on his election victory in 2020.
Netanyahu has a long-standing relationship with President Biden, which is currently tense due to the latter supporting calls for Netanyahu’s ouster through snap parliamentary elections. Despite these differences, Netanyahu wished Trump a speedy recovery and continued good health in his message, further solidifying the importance of maintaining strong relationships among world leaders even amid contentious political climates.