Trump Calls 'ICC-Wanted' Netanyahu a "War Hero... So Am I"

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that both he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are war heroes.

On the 19th (local time), during an interview on conservative commentator Mark Levin's radio show, President Trump referred to Prime Minister Netanyahu, who attacked Iranian nuclear facilities in June in coordination with the United States, as a "good man." He added, "He is a war hero," and stated, "I think I am as well."

Donald Trump, President of the United States. Photo by AP Yonhap News

President Trump went on to say, "I sent those fighter jets," referencing the fact that, under his command, U.S. bombers struck three Iranian nuclear facilities with bunker busters on June 22 (Iran local time).

Trump stated, "I ended six wars and also ended the war with Iran." He added, "I completely eliminated their (Iran's) nuclear capability. If given the chance, they would have used nuclear weapons against Israel in two seconds."

He also mentioned the release of hostages who had been held in the Gaza Strip, saying, "I am the one who got all the hostages back." However, The New York Times (NYT) pointed out that around 105 hostages were released during the previous administration of President Joe Biden.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Netanyahu in November last year on charges related to civilian casualties in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war. While Netanyahu's policy of fully occupying Gaza remains controversial, President Trump has expressed his unwavering support for him.

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