Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Transport Miri Regev met on Sunday at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem with a delegation from Patriots for Europe, comprised of members of parliament from Hungary, Austria, Spain, and France.
The meeting underscored a growing political alignment between Israel and nationalist, sovereignty-focused movements in Europe, united by opposition to radical Islamism, antisemitism, and what both sides describe as the erosion of borders and national identity across the continent.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister Regev thanked the delegation for what they described as its “steadfast and consistent support of the State of Israel” and for its “courageous insistence on sovereignty” within their own countries.
Minister Regev also formally introduced Netanyahu to the “Patriots of Jerusalem,” the first Israeli branch set to affiliate with the broader European Patriots movement—marking a symbolic and strategic expansion of the group’s presence into Israel.
“Western civilization is under attack”
Addressing the delegation, Netanyahu framed Israel’s current security struggle as part of a broader civilizational conflict.
“The Western Judeo-Christian civilization is under attack,” the prime minister said. “This is an effort carried out not by radical Islam alone, but in collaboration with forces which you know well: the deep radical left and the Islamists, who in theory should be rivals, but are united by one thing – the hatred of Israel and the Jews.”
Netanyahu criticized European governments that, in his words, had “opened their borders with no supervision whatsoever,” describing mass migration and the loss of border control as a long-term strategic failure rather than a short-term policy error.
“In this regard,” he added, “we are not just allies and comrades-in-arms, we are brothers and sisters in the decisive struggle for the future of the world.”
He concluded with a warning that echoed Israel’s long-standing security concerns: “The gravest danger that the world faces is the link between militant Islam and nuclear weapons.”
Regev: Israel is not alone
Minister Regev emphasized the political significance of the visit, portraying it as evidence that Israel’s diplomatic isolation is little more than a liberal fantasy.
“The meeting with the Patriots delegation is proof that Israel is not alone,” she said. “There are brave leaders in Europe who understand that Israel’s struggle is also their struggle – for sovereignty, for borders, and for national identity.”
Regev described the connection with Patriots for Europe as “a strategic move” that strengthens Israel’s position internationally and creates a united front against boycotts and delegitimization campaigns.
“We will stand together for our shared values,” she said, “and protect the future of generations to come.”
A Patriots for Europe delegation met with Prime Minister @Netanyahu today in Jerusalem. We stand firmly with Israel in our shared fight against radical Islamism and the rising tide of antisemitism across Europe.#StandWithIsrael #NeverAgainhttps://t.co/ngjfr8Vvhz
— Patriots for Europe (@PatriotsEP) January 25, 2026
Patriots for Europe: “We stand firmly with Israel”
Following the meeting, the Patriots for Europe delegation posted a brief but unequivocal statement to X reaffirming its support for Israel.
“A Patriots for Europe delegation met with Prime Minister Netanyahu today in Jerusalem,” the group said. “We stand firmly with Israel in our shared fight against radical Islamism and the rising tide of antisemitism across Europe.”
The visit reflects a broader realignment taking shape between Israel and European political forces that increasingly view Israel not only as a regional ally, but as a frontline state in a wider ideological and security confrontation—one that both sides believe will shape Europe and the Middle East for decades to come.
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