Ted Cruz, wearing a kippah, pledged unwavering support for Israel and praised Netanyahu in a meeting with Orthodox Jews in New York after baking Passover matzahs.

After helping to bake Passover matzot, Republican US presidential candidate Ted Cruz stressed the strong friendship between America and Israel and their common values, vowing to continue speaking the truth about Israel.

Speaking to members of an Orthodox synagogue in New York, Cruz sang the praises of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a voice of clarity. He also answered questions from the audience relevant to Jews living in the US.

Listen to what Cruz says in explaining why he believes he’s the best candidate for the US and Israel, and watch the crowd’s reaction!