Netanyahu lays special cornerstone for “Trump Promenade” in Bat Yam

‘Israeli’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he's dedicating a cornerstone for a new promenade in the coastal city of Bat Yam, to be named after US President Donald Trump.

Netanyahu described Trump as “Israel’s greatest friend ever in the White House.”

The announcement highlights the strong ties that linked Netanyahu and Trump even during the latter’s first presidency, which saw key US decisions favoring ‘Israel,’ including the recognition of Jerusalem as its capital and the relocation of the embassy there.

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When Trump rose to his second presidency, ‘Israeli’ PM was the first foreign leader to be invited to the White House despite being wanted by the international criminal court for war crimes. 

The US president made the invitation through a letter, calling Netanyahu to “discuss how we can bring peace to Israel and its neighbors, and efforts to counter our shared adversaries.” 

“It will be my honor to host you as my first foreign leader during my second term,” the letter read.