Prime Minister Netanyahu, speaking at the burial ceremony for the bones of Theodor Herzl's grandparents, said President Trump is Israel's great friend and that Israel appreciates U.S. efforts against Iran's ambitions. However, he emphasized that Israel's existence is not subject to negotiation, with or without a deal. The remarks follow The Zioneer's earlier report on the ceremony.
Prime Minister Netanyahu's remarks at the burial ceremony for the bones of Theodor Herzl's grandparents, first reported by The Zioneer at 17:40, included a direct reference to US President Donald Trump. Netanyahu called Trump 'our great friend' and expressed appreciation for the administration's efforts to counter Iran's ambitions. However, he drew a firm line: 'Israel's existence is not subject to negotiation.'
The statement comes amid ongoing diplomatic exchanges between Jerusalem and Washington regarding the framework for Iran's nuclear program. The Zioneer has previously reported on Netanyahu's insistence that Israel maintains freedom of action regardless of any agreement signed between the US and Iran. Earlier this week, Netanyahu traveled to Washington for a summit with Trump, where Iran was the top agenda item.
The burial ceremony itself, held Wednesday afternoon, was a state event honoring the ancestors of the founder of modern political Zionism. Netanyahu used the occasion to call for national unity, as The Zioneer reported.
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