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As Trump claims Israelis have treated Netanyahu “very unfairly,” crowds in Rishon LeZion chant “Bibi, King of Israel” in a powerful show of gratitude and national pride after the Iran strike. With Iran’s nuclear threat shattered, Netanyahu’s long war is seen as Israel’s greatest vindication.
TwitterDays after U.S. President Donald Trump remarked that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been “treated very unfairly by his people,” Israelis in Rishon LeZion delivered a resounding counterpoint, greeting Netanyahu with jubilant cheers and chants of “Bibi Melech Yisrael” (Bibi, King of Israel). The outpouring of support, captured in vibrant footage, followed the U.S.-led Operation Midnight Hammer, which obliterated Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan on June 22, cementing Netanyahu’s decades-long campaign against Iran’s nuclear threat.
The crowd’s fervor in Rishon LeZion, a city recently scarred by Iranian missile strikes, reflected a surge of national pride in Israel’s newfound regional dominance. Netanyahu’s methodical planning, praised by Channel 12’s Amit Segal, crippled Iran’s nuclear program and 70-75% of its ballistic missile capabilities, alongside dismantling proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas.
Trump’s comment, made during a Fox News interview on June 22, alluded to Netanyahu’s past political struggles, including protests after October 7 and a 2023 poll showing 56% of Israelis wanted him to resign post-war. Yet, the Rishon LeZion rally, with Israelis waving flags and singing, showcased a shift.
As Israel braces for Iran’s vowed retaliation, with Home Front Command guidelines extended through June 24, the footage of Netanyahu’s warm reception underscores a unified front. Far from unfair treatment, Netanyahu’s leadership, backed by Trump’s “awesome” strike, has galvanized Israelis, heralding a new era of strength.