The Prime Minister praised the activities of the outgoing US Ambassador for the recognition of Jerusalem and sovereignty in the Golan Heights, and for formulating the Trump administration's peace plan
"We have made history with opposition to Iran's efforts to acquire nuclear weapons," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today (Sunday) in a farewell to United States Ambassador to Israel David Friedman.
Farewell to Ambassador Friedman // Photo: Ziv Sokolov / US Embassy in Jerusalem
"Over the years, I have met many ambassadors from many countries and also from the United States," the prime minister said at the beginning of the cabinet meeting. Not counted.
We know that you have worked hard to bring American recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, which is a correction of an injustice that is difficult to understand.
And not only did you do that, you acted quickly to move the American embassy to Jerusalem.
You also worked to ensure that American passports read Jerusalem - "Israel". "
Netanyahu also emphasized Friedman's activities to recognize Israel's sovereignty in the Golan Heights.
"Something that is so natural and desirable - both in terms of justice and in terms of our security," he said.
In addition, the prime minister thanked the ambassador for the change in American attitudes toward localities in Judea and Samaria. These are two fundamentally opposing forces - the forces of peace, moderation and progress in the face of forces of aggression, genocide and tyranny. "
"We must be on the side of the good and fight and fight all the time against the forces of evil," he added, "not only for Israel and the United States, but for all those living in the Middle East and beyond who want to see a better world, a safer world, a world free from terrorism, terrorism The greatest of all - nuclear terrorism. "