Nikki Haley, former US Ambassador to the United Nations and a recent contender in the Republican primary, reaffirmed her unwavering support for Israel during a tour of the region, including visits to the Gaza border and northern Israel. Haley’s visit comes amid her political alignment with former President Donald Trump, emphasizing strong US backing for Israel.

During her visit, Haley stressed the importance of US support for Israel, stating that a strong Israel is vital for American interests as well. She remarked on the necessity of unconditional US support for Israel to ensure its security, particularly in the face of ongoing conflicts with Hamas and the broader threat from Hezbollah in the north. Haley’s statements were made during a tour that included a stop at an IDF artillery battery, where she notably signed a shell with the words “Finish Them,” underlining her aggressive stance on Israel’s defense.

Her trip also included a visit to the West Bank, where she was hosted by Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Council, and former Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, both of whom echoed the sentiment of robust and necessary American support. “Don’t listen to what is being said in the media. I reassure you: America stands with Israel,” Haley said during the visit. “These words are aimed at the Israelis but also at the Americans. We need a strong Israel, and the only way Israel will be strong is when the US supports Israel completely, unapologetically.”