Biden congratulates Israeli lawmakers on approving new government, calls new leader Naftali Bennett
By Amy B Wang
Biden on Sunday congratulated Israeli lawmakers for approving a new governing coalition led by Naftali Bennett, ending Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year tenure as prime minister.
“On behalf of the American people, I congratulate Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Alternate Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, and all the members of the new Israeli cabinet. I look forward to working with Prime Minister Bennett to strengthen all aspects of the close and enduring relationship between our two nations,” Biden said in a written statement.
Biden, whose party is shifting toward a tougher stand on Israel, also reaffirmed his administration’s “unwavering” support for the country in the statement and in a subsequent phone call to Bennett.
Biden “expressed his firm intent to deepen cooperation between the United States and Israel on the many challenges and opportunities facing the region,” the White House said in a readout of the call.
The White House also noted that the two “agreed that they and their teams would consult closely on all matters related to regional security, including Iran,” as well as “on efforts to advance peace, security, and prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians.”
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