Education Minister Naftali Bennett praised the speech given by US President Donald Trump at the Israel Museum Tuesday afternoon as "nearly unprecedented," the Times of Israel reported
Bennett praised Trump's vow to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and its friendly tone in a quick reaction to the speech.
"The United States is firmly committed to keep Iran from developing a nuclear weapon and halting their support of terrorists and militias. We are telling you right now that Iran will not have nuclear weapons," Trump said during the speech.
Trump also lavished praise on Israel and the Jewish people.
"Israel is a testament to the unbreakable spirit of the Jewish people. From all parts of this country, one message resounds. And that is the message of hope. Down through the ages, the Jewish people have suffered persecution, oppression, and even those who have sought their destruction. But through it all they have endured, and in fact, they have survived," Trump said.
"I stand in awe of the accomplishments of the Jewish people, and I make this promise to you: my administration will always stand with Israel."
Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan, among others, also expressed his satisfaction with President Trump's speech, telling Channel 2 that he found the speech "very moving."