In the wake of Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Israel has responded with both relief and optimism for the future. As crowds gathered in Tel Aviv and leaders across the country expressed their congratulations, the prevailing sentiment was one of renewed hope for the U.S.-Israel relationship and the potential for advancing peace and security in the Middle East. Israeli President Isaac Herzog called Trump a “true and dear friend of Israel,” highlighting the deep bond between the nations and the enduring hope that this friendship will lead to a stable, peaceful future.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a longtime ally of Trump, extended a warm congratulations, calling Trump’s election “history’s greatest comeback” and affirming the shared mission to strengthen the alliance between Israel and America. “This is a huge victory!” Netanyahu declared, marking the beginning of what he hopes will be a new...