Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised U.S. President Donald Trump on December 29, 2025, calling him Israel’s strongest ally ever during a meeting at the White House, underscoring the depth of the U.S.-Israel relationship amid heightened regional tensions.

“I’ll say it again and again and again. We’ve never had a friend like President Trump in the White House,” Netanyahu said, emphasizing that the partnership extends beyond personal rapport to concrete policy achievements that reshaped the Middle East.

Netanyahu highlighted Trump’s first-term actions, including the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations, and the U.S. decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem—long regarded by Israel as a historic diplomatic breakthrough.

The meeting comes as Israel navigates ongoing security challenges in Gaza, rising tensions with Iran, and broader instability across the region. Netanyahu framed the renewed alliance with Trump as a strategic advantage, citing shared priorities on security, deterrence, and regional cooperation.

U.S. and Israeli officials described the discussions as wide-ranging, covering defense coordination, diplomatic initiatives, and efforts to reinforce Israel’s regional standing. Netanyahu’s remarks signal confidence that Trump’s return to office represents continuity—and expansion—of policies viewed in Israel as transformative.

The statement reinforces Trump’s enduring popularity among Israeli leadership and highlights the central role the U.S.-Israel alliance continues to play in Middle East geopolitics.