President Donald Trump vowed that Iran would not make good on threats against Israel as long as he is in the White House.
Speaking at Jerusalem’s Israel Museum Tuesday as part of his overseas trip, the president made it clear that he is no Barack Obama, declaring that he would stand up to Iran and prevent its development of a nuclear weapon.
FOX NEWS ALERT: President Trump vows to stand up against Iran during speech at Israel Museum | @johnrobertsFox pic.twitter.com/BunbF859aU
— FOX & friends (@foxandfriends) May 23, 2017
“Israelis have experienced firsthand the hatred and terror of radical violence,” he said. “Israelis are murdered by terrorists wielding knives and bombs. Hamas and Hezbollah launch rockets into Israeli communities where schoolchildren have to be trained to hear the sirens and run to the bomb shelters — with fear, but with speed. ISIS targets Jewish neighborhoods, synagogues, and storefronts. And Iran’s leaders routinely call for Israel’s destruction.
“Not with Donald J. Trump, believe me.”
The audience applauded and gave Trump one of the many standing ovations he received during his speech.
“Thank you. I like you too,” he said as the crowd laughed.
Trump thanked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others for their hospitality as, he said, the U.S. and Israel “reaffirm the unshakable bond” between them. Netanyahu, who sat nearby during the speech, announced that “Israel will never have a better friend than the United States of America” as he introduced Trump.
WATCH: Israel’s PM Netanyahu tells Trump: “Israel will never have a better friend than the United States of America” https://t.co/KLU9OG6aVe
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 23, 2017
The president began his speech with a moment to offer condolences to the victims of the terrorist attack in Manchester. He doubled down on his call to “drive out” those responsible for “heinous attacks upon humanity.”
“I repeat again that we must drive out the terrorists and the extremists from our midst, obliterate this evil ideology, and protect and defend our citizens and people of the world,” Trump said to applause.
He also commented on the different U.S.-Israel relationship under his presidency.
“America’s security partnership with Israel is stronger than ever. Under my administration, you see the difference — big, big beautiful difference,” he said, drawing some laughter from the audience which understood his comment.
“Conflict cannot continue forever. The only question is when nations will decide that they have had enough — enough bloodshed, enough killing,” the president said, noting that he spoke to dozens of Muslim leaders over the weekend about the threat that Iran poses and vowing that the U.S. would stand against the Muslim nation’s attempts to develop nuclear power.
President Trump declares “Iran will not have nuclear weapons” during speech at Israel Museum pic.twitter.com/xYW1ohZrIC
— FOX & friends (@foxandfriends) May 23, 2017
Trump’s words were welcomed by many who seemed to appreciate his remarks and support of Israel.
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Our statement on President Trump’s address at the Israel Museum pic.twitter.com/gdBl2gY7H9
— RJC (@RJC) May 23, 2017
Outside Israel Museum, supporters hail Trump’s dedication to Israel https://t.co/pF25tfJTR7 via @timesofisrael
— Jewhadi™ (@JewhadiTM) May 23, 2017
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— TEXAN N TRUMPS ARMY (@GoDonaldTrump) May 23, 2017
@foxandfriends I didn’t vote for his oratory skills. Had enough of smooth talking scripted BS’ing politicians. He got my vote for content and his resolve
— lonewolfrider (@MarkByers17) May 23, 2017
@foxandfriends Pres. Trump showing the apology tour of Obama is over.
— FixAmericaFirst (@FAFPAC) May 23, 2017
@foxandfriends Finally a president with the nads to stand up for the United States and the free world. Thanks president TRUMP!!!!!
— William Buchanan (@William68946931) May 23, 2017
@foxandfriends Not a great deal of POTUS’ would even go out to that part of the world.
The boy done good!— Ralph Essex (@Ralph_Essex) May 23, 2017
@JenniferJJacobs Israel finally has a friend in the White House!
— Don Walker (@FreedomFight01) May 23, 2017
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