Netanyahu praises Trump's 'wicked sense of humor,' defends ironclad alliance ahead of historic Israel vote

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered a rare glimpse into his relationship with President Donald Trump, praising the president's "wicked sense of humor" and their shared commitment to protecting their nations from common threats.Speaking on "Life, Liberty & Levin," the Israeli leader told host Mark Levin that his relationship with Trump is built on years of mutual understanding and shared security concerns.Netanyahu said their partnership could continue to "bring security" if he wins Israel's upcoming election."I always recognize he's the president of the United States, he does what he thinks is good for the United States.

And that's exactly what he does.I do the same for Israel," Netanyahu said.

"And I'm glad that it often, very often, this meshes."TRUMP WELCOMES NETANYAHU TO WHITE HOUSE AS RAGING IRAN WAR THREATENS TO SOUR US-ISRAEL RELATIONSHIPPresident Donald Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to his Mar-a-Lago estate on Dec.29, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla.

The two leaders were scheduled to discuss Middle East security and the U.S.-Israel partnership.(Joe Raedle/Getty Images)Netanyahu also highlighted Trump's personal warmth, a side of the president he said many people may not know about."Our rapport not only comes from knowing each other for so many years, it's also from understanding that we face a common danger and that we have to protect our common future.

And that's really it," Netanyahu said."Aside from the fact it's fun being with him, I mean, I don't know.Most people don't know that he has a wicked sense of humor.

I mean, he can be very funny and very warm.And so, I treasure this relationship," he added.'BIBI'S HAIR ON FIRE': TRUMP-NETANYAHU PUBLIC 'RIFT' MASKED UNIFIED FRONT AGAINST IRAN, ANALYST SAYSPresident Donald Trump looks on as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a dinner in the Blue Room of the White House on July 7, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

Trump hosted Netanyahu for a dinner as the t...