Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Nicușor Dan on his election victory

Benjamin Netanyahu has congratulated Nicușor Dan after the recent elections, despite controversy over Dan's statements on the application of an international arrest warrant. Netanyahu's message of support for George Simion from Netanyahu's doctor sparked criticism, including from a Holocaust survivor who called for the withdrawal of support for Simion. In the election debate, Dan and Simion had divergent views on relations with Israel and the arrest warrant, highlighting political tensions in Romania.