U.S President Joe Biden said that he would work with Israel’s new government after Israel’s parliament ended Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12 year run as prime minister on Sunday. He also stated that the United States would remain committed to Israel’s security.
In a statement that made no mention of Netanyahu,Biden welcomed the new government coalition led by nationalist Nafali Bennet and sought to reform U.S – Israel ties.
“I look forward to working with Prime Minister Bennet to strengthen all aspects of the close and enduring relationship between our two nations”, Biden said.
“Israel has no better friend than the United States”.
“The United States remains unwavering in its support for Israel’s security,” Biden said.
U.S Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken also issued statements welcoming their counterparts in the new israeli government.
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