The B-2 mezuzah comes just weeks after the June 22 U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, which included the use of B-2 bombers.
In a symbolic and strategic gesture ahead of his White House meeting with President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a mezuzah shaped like a U.S. B-2 stealth bomber.
The very aircraft reportedly used in America’s recent strike on Iran’s Fordow nuclear site.
It was made out of shrapnel from an Iranian missile.
The uniquely designed gift nodded to both Jewish tradition and the deepening military ties between the U.S. and Israel.
The B-2 mezuzah comes just weeks after the June 22 U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, which included the use of B-2 bombers and Tomahawk missiles in a coordinated attack on Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
Fordow, Iran’s most fortified enrichment facility, was reportedly hit with GBU-57 “bunker buster” bombs designed to penetrate hardened underground targets.
The gift’s symbolism wasn’t lost on either side. When asked during a press conference if he would support Israel acquiring actual B-2 bombers and bunker-busting bombs from the United States, Netanyahu didn’t hesitate.
“Would I like to see Israel have the capacities that the United States has? Of course, we’d like it. Who wouldn’t want it?” he said.
“But we are appreciative of what assistance we’ve received, and I think it’s served not only the interest of Israel’s security but America’s security and the security of the free world.”
The White House meeting came amid growing efforts by Trump to broker a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas that would also secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.
“We have to get this solved,” Trump reportedly told his Cabinet earlier this week.
Netanyahu, however, is facing strong opposition at home from members of his right-wing coalition, who reject any deal that leaves Hamas intact.
Before departing for Washington, he issued a statement reaffirming Israel’s military goals, while referencing the deaths of five Israeli soldiers earlier that day.
“We focused on the efforts to release our hostages. We are not relenting, even for a moment, and this is made possible due to the military pressure by our heroic soldiers,” Netanyahu said.
“Unfortunately, this effort has exacted a painful price from us—the loss of the best of our sons. But we are determined to achieve all of our objectives.”
The B-2 mezuzah, given in private but now widely circulated in photos and video, captured the moment’s dual message: a blessing for protection, and a not-so-subtle suggestion that Israel would welcome the real firepower to back it up.
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