New York, Sept. 24 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (local time) praised US President Donald Trump for his support for Israel, saying the two countries acted together to counter threats against them and the wider world, while addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Netanyahu said Trump had been a strong partner for Israel and thanked him for what he described as his "bold leadership" in confronting security challenges.

"In this battle against the barbarians, we've had no greater partner than President Trump. I thank him for his bold leadership. He boldly confronted an enormous danger to America, Israel, and the world...Israel and America acted together, not only to protect ourselves, but to sa...