The Prime Minister this morning congratulated the 46th President-elect of the United States and his Deputy Kamela Harris • "Joe and I have had a close and warm relationship for almost 40 years" • Netanyahu thanked outgoing President Donald Trump: Rivlin: "Our special relationship will continue to grow in the future"
This morning (Sunday), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated the President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden, on his election victory.
Netanyahu wrote on his Twitter account in English: "Congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Joe, we have had a long and warm personal relationship for almost 40 years, and I know you as a good friend of Israel."
Netanyahu also wrote: "I expect to work with both of you and further strengthen the special alliance between the United States and Israel."
Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris.
Joe, we've had a long & warm personal relationship for nearly 40 years, and I know you as a great friend of Israel.
I look forward to working with both of you to further strengthen the special alliance between the US and Israel.
- Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) November 8, 2020
The Prime Minister also thanked the outgoing President Donald Trump: "Thank you for the friendship you have shown to the State of Israel and me personally, for recognizing Jerusalem and the Golan Heights, for standing with Iran, for the historic peace agreements and for bringing the alliances to new heights."
President Reuven Rivlin congratulated Biden and invited him to visit Israel.
"The strategic alliance between our countries is stronger than any political leadership. I have no doubt that the special relationship and the multifaceted cooperation between us will prosper and be strengthened in the future as well. In the name of the people of Israel, I wish you great success."
He also thanked outgoing President Donald Trump: "Thank you for the four years you have worked to strengthen the security of the State of Israel and to build a peaceful relationship between it and its neighbors."
Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz tweeted on Twitter: "As the election results become final, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Joe Biden, a longtime friend and supporter of Israel, to his race partner, Kamla Harris, who made history as the first woman elected vice president." .
As the election results become final, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to @JoeBiden, a long-time supporter and friend of Israel, and to his running mate, @KamalaHarris, who has made history as the first woman elected VP.
- Benny Gantz - Benny Gantz (@gantzbe) November 8, 2020
Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi also congratulated the President-elect of the United States: "It is an honor for me to congratulate Biden and his Deputy Kamla Harris on their victory in the election." He believes that under his leadership, the necessary strategic alliance between our two countries will continue to flourish and prosper. "