Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of Israel, has reportedly spoken with the President of the United States, Joe Biden, shortly after he was sworn in.
The telephone conversation with President Joe Biden of the United States, which was reported by the office of the Prime Minister of Israel, took place in the evening of Sunday 13th June 2021.
The Prime Minister according to the statement, thanked President Biden for his warm wishes on the inauguration of the new government, and for his long-standing commitment to the State of Israel and its security.
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett noted his appreciation for the President, and for his support for Israel during the recent operation in Gaza (Guardian of the Walls), and noted that he considers him a great friend of the State of Israel.
In their conversation, the 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 maintaining the security of the State of Israel.
Before the telephone conversation, President Joe Biden had joined other world leaders to congratulate Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on his win. The US President had taken to his official social media handle to say:
“Israel has no better friend than the United States. The bond that unites our people is evidence of our shared values and decades of close cooperation and as we continue to strengthen our partnership, the United States remains unwavering in its support for Israel’s security,” he said.