Trump on Israel: ‘A great ally, they know how to win’

Lavishing praise on the Jewish state for its loyalty to Washington, Trump’s social media post came as a sharp contrast to his recent public criticism of NATO.

By World Israel News Staff

President Donald Trump praised Israel in a bombastic social media post on Saturday, highlighting the country as a “great ally,” after repeatedly criticizing Washington’s European partners in NATO for their lack of involvement in the ongoing conflict with Iran.

“Whether people like Israel or not, they have proven to be a GREAT ally of the United States of America. They are courageous, bold, loyal, and smart and, unlike others that have shown their true colors in a moment of conflict and stress, Israel fights hard and knows how to WIN!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

The remarks come amid growing frustration from Trump and his administration over NATO’s stance on the war. In recent weeks, the president has slammed the alliance for failing to provide meaningful support to U.S. efforts against Iran, raising the possibility that Washington could withdraw from the pact.

Trump administration officials have echoed those concerns, suggesting that NATO’s neutrality in the conflict calls into question its value to the United States.

According to a White House official who spoke to Politico earlier in April, “As President Trump said, NATO was tested, and they failed.”

The official added that Trump “has zero expectations for NATO at this point and did not ask them for anything, even though it’s a fact they benefit from the Strait of Hormuz far more than the United States.”

Several European countries — including NATO members such as France, Italy, and Spain, as well as non-member Austria and Switzerland — have taken steps to avoid appearing aligned with Washington’s military campaign. These measures included restricting U.S. warplanes from using their airspace.

Trump has argued that European nations benefit heavily from the strait’s stability yet have been unwilling to assist in ensuring its reopening during the conflict — fueling his broader criticism that NATO allies are not pulling their weight in times of crisis.