President Trump officially congratulated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayahu Wednesday afternoon for his re-election, marking his fifth term.
"U.S. President Donald Trump called to congratulate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his victory in the election, from Air Force One. President Trump warmly congratulated Prime Minister Netanyahu and the people in Israel," Netanyahu tweeted.
Spoke to Bibi @Netanyahu to congratulate him on a great and hard-fought win. The United States is with him and the People of Israel all the way! https://t.co/OfFI6aKSOb
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 10, 2019
President Trump was pleased to see a MAGA flag being waived at Netanyahu's victory party last night.
Trump flags being waived at the Bibi @Netanyahu VICTORY celebration last night! pic.twitter.com/SX8RVAALYW
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 10, 2019
Netanyahu was officially declared the winner of the election against Benny Gantz on Wednesday afternoon. Exit polling showed the two rivals down to the wire until late into the night.
An understandable very jubilant and happy PM @netanyahu now in Tel Aviv, after polls indicating he will win another term. #IsraelElections2019 pic.twitter.com/TcC4amicXY
— Arsen Ostrovsky (@Ostrov_A) April 9, 2019
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