Biden Welcomes New Israeli Government LED by Naftali Bennett, Reaffirms Support
Joe Biden welcomed the new government coalition led by nationalist Naftali Bennett and sought to reaffirm US-Israel ties.
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Biden Welcomes New Israeli Government LED by Naftali Bennett, Reaffirms Support
US President Joe Biden said the United States remained committed to Israel's security and would work with its new government after Israel's parliament ended Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year run as prime minister on Sunday. In a statement that made no mention of Netanyahu, Biden welcomed the new government coalition led by nationalist Naftali Bennett and sought to reaffirm US-Israel ties. The White House said Biden spoke with Bennett on Sunday "to offer his warm congratulations." Biden "expressed his firm intention to deepen cooperation between the United States and Israel on the many challenges and opportunities facing the region. The leaders agreed that they and their teams would consult closely on all matters related to regional security, including Iran," the White House said. "The United States remains unwavering in its support for Israel’s security," Biden said in an earlier statement. "My administration is fully committed to working with the…
