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Trump: Israel is a ‘great ally’ of the US, it ‘fights hard and knows how to win’
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleIsrael has proven itself to be a “GREAT ally” of the United States, US President Donald Trump declares in a post on his Truth Social platform, showering the Jewish State with praise.
“Whether people like Israel or not, they have proven to be a GREAT Ally of the United States of America,” he declares.
“They are Courageous, Bold, Loyal, and Smart and, unlike others that have shown their true colors in a moment of conflict and stress, Israel fights hard, and knows how to WIN!” he declares.
It is unclear what prompted the statement, although it comes not long after former US vice president Kamala Harris accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of dragging the US into an unwanted war with Iran.
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