Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly praised President Donald Trump on January 1, 2026, describing his support for Israel as “unflinching” and “consistent,” while drawing a clear contrast with President Joe Biden’s approach following the October 7 attacks.

Speaking at a JNS-hosted event in Miami, Netanyahu acknowledged Biden’s early decision to travel to Israel in 2023, calling it appreciated and significant at the time. However, he emphasized that Trump’s record stood apart in both tone and substance. “President Trump has been unflinching, consistent — he never wavered,” Netanyahu said, underscoring what he characterized as unwavering American backing under Trump’s leadership.

Netanyahu’s remarks come amid renewed Israeli military operations in Gaza following the collapse of ceasefire arrangements. According to multiple reports, Trump has privately expressed no objections to Israel’s post-ceasefire actions, a position that contrasts sharply with Biden’s later public criticism and policy pressure directed at Jerusalem over the conduct of the war.

The Israeli leader’s comments also follow recent meetings with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, signaling a strengthening political alignment as Trump reasserts influence on the global stage. For Netanyahu, the contrast serves both diplomatic and domestic purposes, reinforcing the perception that Israel can rely on firm U.S. support without conditionality under Trump.

While Biden’s early wartime visit was widely seen as a gesture of solidarity, his administration later imposed rhetorical and diplomatic constraints that strained relations with Israel’s leadership. Netanyahu’s remarks reflect long-standing frustrations with those shifts and a preference for what he views as Trump’s clear and predictable stance.

International critics argue that Trump’s posture risks enabling escalation, but supporters counter that deterrence and clarity are essential in confronting terrorist threats and regional instability. Netanyahu’s statement suggests that, from Israel’s perspective, consistency matters more than symbolism.

As geopolitical tensions continue across the Middle East, Netanyahu’s praise underscores a broader realignment narrative — one in which Israel’s leadership sees President Trump as a reliable partner at a time of sustained security challenges and diplomatic pressure.