Netanyahu Marks U.S. 250th Anniversary, Praising Israel Alliance
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 5
Netanyahu Marks U.S. 250th Anniversary, Praising Israel Alliance
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 5
Summary
Benjamin Netanyahu issued an Independence Day message marking the United States' 250th anniversary and called the U.S.-Israel relationship a bond that should be protected and strengthened.
The Israeli prime minister tied that alliance to shared values, saying American liberty, justice and moral responsibility were shaped by biblical and Judeo-Christian principles.
Netanyahu also pointed to recent U.S.-Israel military cooperation against Iran and a recent CENTCOM chief's visit to Israel as evidence of deepening strategic and defense ties.
A September survey cited in the message found only 29% of evangelicals under 35 believe Jews are God's chosen people, which Netanyahu framed as a warning about weakening support for Israel among younger Americans.