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Minister Sa’ar praises Trump’s ‘truly historic victory’

By Sam Sokol

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6 November 2024, 10:46 am 2 Edit

Sam Sokol is the Times of Israel's political correspondent. He was previously a reporter for the Jerusalem Post, Jewish Telegraphic Agency and Haaretz. He is the author of "Putin’s Hybrid War and the Jews"

Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks at a meeting of his New Hope faction in the Knesset in Jerusalem on October 28, 2024 (Sam Sokol/Times of Israel)

New Hope chairman Minister without Portfolio Gideon Sa’ar sends apparent US presidential victor Donald Trump congratulations “on a truly historic victory.”

“As a true friend of Israel with a proven commitment to Israel’s security, we welcome your strong and dedicated leadership as we work to build a better future of security and cooperation for the Middle East,” Sa’ar tweets.

Congratulations President @realDonaldTrump on a truly historic victory.
As a true friend of Israel with a proven commitment to Israel’s security, we welcome your strong and dedicated leadership as we work to build a better future of security and cooperation for the Middle East.

— Gideon Sa'ar | גדעון סער (@gidonsaar) November 6, 2024