Netanyahu Hails Trump’s ‘Bold’ Rescue Mission, Calls It Victory for Free World

Benjamin Netanyahu has praised Donald Trump for what he described as a “bold decision” and a “perfectly executed” American mission to rescue a downed pilot from hostile territory. “I personally congratulated President Trump on his bold decision,” Netanyahu stated. “The rescue of a brave American warrior is a victory for the entire free world.”

I spoke earlier with President @realDonaldTrump and personally congratulated him on his bold decision and a perfectly executed American mission to rescue the downed pilot from enemy territory.

The President expressed his appreciation for Israel's help.

I am deeply proud that…

— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) April 5, 2026

In a statement shared on social media, Netanyahu revealed that he spoke directly with Trump to commend the high-risk operation, which successfully brought back a U.S. pilot from enemy-controlled areas. Strong Israel–US Coordination Netanyahu noted that Trump expressed appreciation for Israel’s role in the mission, highlighting the close coordination between the two nations even beyond direct battlefield operations. He emphasized that the level of cooperation demonstrated in this rescue effort is “unprecedented,” reflecting deep strategic trust and alignment between Israel and the United States. Pride in Joint Efforts Expressing pride in Israel’s contribution, Netanyahu stated that the country was honored to assist in saving the life of what he called a “brave American warrior.” He reiterated that such joint efforts reinforce shared values and collective security among allied nations. The development underscores the continued strength of Israel–US defense and intelligence ties, particularly in high-stakes situations requiring swift and coordinated action.