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Biden calls Bennett, world leaders congratulate new Israeli gov’t

US President Joe Biden congratulated Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on forming a government with Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid on a phone call Sunday night after it was sworn in earlier that evening, and expressed his wishes to further strengthen ties between the two countries.On the call, Bennett thanked Biden for his congratulatory message and for his long standing commitment to Israel and its security. Bennett also thanked Biden for his support during Operation Guardian of the Walls, the most recent escalation between Israel and the ally terror groups in the Gaza Strip, and that he considers him an ally.The two leaders emphasized the importance of the alliance between Israel and the United States, as well as their commitment to strengthening ties between the two countries and to maintaining the security of the State of Israel.
“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,” Biden said in a statement released moments after the new government was sworn in.”Israel has no better friend than the United States,” he continued. “The bond that unites our people is evidence of our shared values and decades of close cooperation.”The US “remains unwavering in its support for Israel’s security,” Biden said, saying that the US government is committed to working with the new Israeli government.He concluded, “My administration is fully committed to working with the new Israeli government to advance security, stability, and peace for Israelis, Palestinians, and people throughout the broader region.””Thank you, Mr. President!” Bennett said in response to Biden’s comment. “I look forward to working with you to strengthen ties between our two countries.”Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz also congratulated Bennett and Lapid in a tweet, saying he looks forward to working with both of them.”Austria is committed to Israel as a Jewish and democratic state and will continue to stand by Israel‘s side,” Kurz said.

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