Netanyahu's Congress Address Praised as 'Impactful' by Former Trump Strategic Analyst

Former President Donald Trump's former strategic analyst, General Jack Keane, has hailed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to the US Congress as one of the most "impactful" by a foreign leader in recent memory. Netanyahu's address focused heavily on the importance of the US-Israel alliance and the threats posed by Iran.

Jerusalem - Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress, former President Donald Trump's senior strategic analyst, General Jack Keane (Ret.), has lauded the speech as one of the most "impactful" by a foreign leader in recent memory. Netanyahu's speech focused primarily on the importance of the US-Israel alliance and the threats posed by Iran.

Keane appeared on Fox News' "Your World" to discuss Netanyahu's speech, calling it "one of the most impactful that I've ever heard from a foreign leader." He praised Netanyahu's "clear and unambiguous" message about the dangers of Iran's nuclear program and its support for terrorism.

Netanyahu's Congress Address Praised as 'Impactful' by Former Trump Strategic Analyst

In his speech, Netanyahu emphasized the importance of the US-Israel alliance, calling it a "cornerstone" of stability in the Middle East. He also thanked President Trump for his role in brokering the Abraham Accords, a series of diplomatic normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab countries.

Michael Makovsky, president and CEO of the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, told Fox News Digital that it is crucial for Netanyahu and Trump to have a positive meeting, given the importance of the US-Israel relationship. He noted that Trump has a strong base of support among pro-Israel Republicans.

Netanyahu's Congress Address Praised as 'Impactful' by Former Trump Strategic Analyst

Despite their previous disagreements, Netanyahu's speech has seemingly opened a new chapter in his relationship with Trump. Trump welcomed Netanyahu's recognition of his Mideast diplomatic breakthroughs and expressed a desire to see him finish the war against Hamas quickly.

Trump also criticized President Biden's handling of the Gaza conflict, stating that the mass slaughter of civilians on October 7th would not have occurred if he had been re-elected. He urged Netanyahu to end the war swiftly and secure the release of American hostages held captive by Hamas.

Netanyahu's Congress Address Praised as 'Impactful' by Former Trump Strategic Analyst

Richard Goldberg, who served on the National Security Council during the Trump administration, believes that Netanyahu's visit to the US was well-timed and that his meetings with Biden, Harris, and Trump were appropriate. He anticipates a return to a more cooperative US-Israel relationship, with maximum pressure on Iran and maximum support for Israel.

Netanyahu's speech to Congress has been widely praised as a powerful and effective presentation of Israel's case to the American people. His words have resonated with both Democrats and Republicans, highlighting the enduring importance of the US-Israel alliance.

Netanyahu's Congress Address Praised as 'Impactful' by Former Trump Strategic Analyst