Dutch politician Geert Wilders meets Israeli ministers, PM in Israel visit
Wilders expressed his excitement for the visit on social media, and many Israeli officials have thanked him for being a friend and ally.
Dutch politician Geert Wilders has met with multiple Israeli officials, including Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and Knesset speaker Amir Ohana, since arriving in the country on Sunday.
In a post to X/Twitter, Wilders said he would be visiting Samaria on Monday.
He referred to Minister Sa'ar as a "very very good friend."
Wilders met with Netanyahu hours before his expected testimony in the ongoing corruption trial.
Wilders told Netanyahu that "in 1 year - by crushing Hamas, pulverizing Hezbollah and significantly weakening Iran - he has done more to fight (international) terrorism than the EU has done in the last 70 years!"
So good to meet @gidonsaar again, Minister of Foreign Affairs of #Israel, a very very good friend. pic.twitter.com/qwwd6qVT4C
— Geert Wilders (@geertwilderspvv) December 9, 2024
Wilders' support of Israel
Wilders has been a staunch supporter of Israel, speaking out against antisemitism in the Netherlands and across Europe.
During the Amsterdam pogrom in early November, Wilders repeatedly called for justice for the Israelis affected, saying he was 'speechless' that the police hadn't arrested any attackers and called for “immediate, strong measures.”
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