Jeb Bush, 2016 GOP Hopefuls Cheer Netanyahu's Win

Former Gov. Jeb Bush, R-Fla., who increasingly appears to be running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016, cheered the news that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prevailed in Tuesdays elections.

Congratulations to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on his re-election, Bush posted on Facebook on Wednesday. Hes a true leader who will continue to keep Israel strong and secure.

Bush is not the only potential Republican presidential candidate to cheer the news.

"Congratulations to my friend, Prime Minister Netanyahu, on his re-election, said former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa., on Wednesday. The prime minister has been a true friend to the United States and I join millions of my fellow Americans in congratulating this man of courage, candor, and strength. In times like these, the world needs leaders who will stand up to the evil of radical Islam. Prime Minister Netanyahu is such a leader. It is my great hope that our next president will be able to stand side-by-side with Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu, as past presidents have and as we need if we hope to defeat this radical Islamist enemy and ensure Iran never develops a nuclear weapon."

"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coming out on top proves that not even Obama's team could do the magic when Israelis know their existence is on the line, said former Gov. Mike Huckabee, R-Ark., on Wednesday. Netanyahu is a Churchill in a world full of Chamberlains and I applaud his victory today and hope that it will result in the formation of a strong government. As an American, I am embarrassed that the Obama administration trusts Iran yet undermines and undercuts Israel. The polls have closed, the people have spoken and it is time for the U.S. government to stand with Israel once again."