In congratulating Donald Trump for his “huge” election victory, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s social media posts were full of excitement.
Calling it “history’s greatest comeback!”, Netanyahu predicted “a powerful recommitment” to the U.S.-Israel alliance.
Netanyahu has reason to be pleased. His government has received more than $18 billion US in American military aid since the start of its year-long wars in Gaza and Lebanon and an escalating conflict with Iran.
Now, he sees the man he once called “Israel’s best friend” returning to the White House, with even more help expected.
Last month, President Joe Biden musedthat Netanyahu could be “trying to influence the election” by delaying a ceasefire deal with Hamas in Gaza. The current conflict was sparked by Hamas-led militants attacking Israel on …