From India to Austria: World leaders have not ignored the end of the political crisis in Israel • "Looking forward to working with you," Pompeo said

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The world welcomes the swearing-in of the Israeli government today (Sunday) after 500 days of political crisis. "We warmly welcome the announcement of the establishment of a new Israeli government," US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said. "We are fortunate to have such strong and experienced partners in Jerusalem and will work together to promote the security and prosperity of our people." 

Indian President Narendra Modi also welcomed the formation of the government. "Congratulations, my friend Benjamin Netanyahu, for establishing his fifth government in Israel. I wish you and my son Genz a great success and look forward to continued close cooperation with the new government and to strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Israel."

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurtz tweeted: "Congratulations to Netanyahu on his reappointment as Israeli Prime Minister. I look forward to deepening the excellent relations between Israel and Austria even further. We will continue efforts to combat anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism in all its forms. I also want to congratulate Benny Gantz on his inauguration Alternate Government and State of Defense. "

Sincere congratulations to @Netanyahu on your reappointment as Prime Minister of the State of #Israel. I look forward to deepening the excellent relations between ISR & AUT with you even further. We will continue our efforts to fight anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism in all its forms.

- Sebastian Kurz (@sebastiankurz) May 17, 2020

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman congratulated: "Congratulations to Prime Minister Netanyahu and Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz on the State of Israel and the people of Israel for establishing the new government. The United States expects to work with you to strengthen the excellent and fragile relations between the states." 

"Congratulations to Prime Minister Netanyahu, Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz and the People of Israel for establishing a new government. We look forward to continuing our important work together," said President Trump's special aide, Avi Berkovich.