US President Joe Biden is “looking forward” to visiting Israel later in the year, he stressed during a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday, in which “the warm and historic partnership” between the two countries was reaffirmed. House.
“The president thanked the prime minister for inviting him to visit Israel and said he was looking forward to going during the year,” according to the press release.
Mr Biden reiterated his “unwavering support” for Israel’s security and his “full support” for the supply of ammunition to Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system, according to the US presidency.
The two men also discussed concerns about a Russian invasion of Ukraine. They also referred to security in the Middle East, especially the “threat” posed by “Iran and its allies.”
Mr Biden emphasized the need to focus on stability in the region, and said that “Israelis and Palestinians alike enjoy security, freedom and prosperity”.
Last year, the US president welcomed Mr. Bennett to the White House, where the two leaders appeared to put aside their differences and form a united front.
Israel strongly opposes Biden’s attempt to reinstate the United States in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which was withdrawn by Donald Trump’s predecessor. The agreement provides for the lifting of sanctions against the Islamic Republic in exchange for restrictions on its program.
Mr. Bennett has also stated that he intends to continue to approve the construction of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories and that he rejects the creation of a Palestinian state in the territories occupied by Israel in 1967.
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