Joe Biden Congratulates Naftali Bennett, Guarantees Security Support

President Joe Biden. (Wikimedia Commons/Gage Skidmore)

JAKARTA - Israel's parliament agreed by a narrow margin of 60-59 to form a new government on Sunday 13 June local time with Naftali Bennett to be appointed Prime Minister for two years, then replaced by coalition leader Yair Lapid.

It marked the end of Benjamin Netanyahu's 12 years in power and the uncertainty of four Israeli elections, with parties joining the coalition successfully getting parliament to approve a new government of change.

Congratulations also came from various heads of state and government as well as other international officials. US President Joe Biden reaffirmed his commitment to security support for Israel, as well as congratulated Bennett.

"The United States remains steadfast in supporting Israel's security. My administration is fully committed to working with the new Government of Israel to advance security, stability, and peace for Israelis, Palestinians, and people throughout the wider region," President Biden said in a statement. a statement released by Reuters Monday, June 14.

Meanwhile, the White House said President Biden spoke with Naftali Bennett to congratulate him and reaffirm US relations with Israel on Sunday, June 13 local time.

"President Biden expressed his strong intention to deepen cooperation between the United States and Israel on the many challenges and opportunities facing the region. Leaders agreed they and their teams would consult closely on all matters relating to regional security, including Iran," it said. White House.

In addition to President Biden, congratulations also came from various countries and world institutions, as reported by the Times of Israel. Canadian Prime Minister Justrin Trudeau congratulated him, expressing the hope of working together.

"Canada and Israel are close friends bound together by shared democratic values, a long history of cooperation, and dynamic human relations," Trudeau said in a statement issued by his office.

There were also congratulations from British PM Boris Johnson, while mentioning the prospects for cooperation after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. PM Johnson wrote it on his Twitter.

"On behalf of the UK, I congratulate @naftalibennett and @yairlapid on the formation of a new government in Israel," he wrote.

"As we emerge from COVID-19, it is an exciting time for the UK and Israel to continue working together to advance peace and prosperity for all," said PM Johnson.

Meanwhile, European Union Council President Charles Michel congratulated Israel's new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in a message on Twitter, citing peace and stability.

"Looking forward to strengthening the (EU and Israel) partnership for mutual prosperity and towards lasting regional peace & stability," Charles Michel tweeted.