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Israelis Celebrate Trump as Modern-Day Cyrus the Great
10/17/2025
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Story summary
- Israelis welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump with praise, likening him to Cyrus the Great.
- Knesset speaker Amir Ohana described Trump as a significant figure in Jewish history.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has previously made similar comparisons, placing Trump among leaders who supported Jewish return.
- Christian Zionists view Trump as divinely guided, despite concerns about his character.
- Billboards in Jerusalem celebrate the connection, showing Trump beside the American and Israeli flags.
