Netanyahu congratulated Trump on his inauguration
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, December 20, congratulated incoming U.S. President Donald Trump on his inauguration.
"Congratulations to you, President Trump! My [wife] Sarah [Netanyahu] and I send our warmest wishes to you, Melania and the American people on the occasion of your second inauguration as President of the United States. I believe that by working together again, we will take the U.S.-Israel alliance to even greater heights," The Times of Israel (TToI) quoted Netanyahu as saying.
He also recalled that in President Trump's first term, the US withdrew from the Iran nuclear agreement, moved the embassy to Jerusalem, recognized Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, and promoted the "Abraham Accords" to normalize Israel's relations with Arab countries.
"On behalf of the people of Israel, I also want to thank you for your efforts in freeing the Israeli hostages", the prime minister added.
Earlier in the day, Trump took the oath of office in the Capitol rotunda, becoming the 47th president of the United States. Along with him, Vice President Jay Dee Vance was sworn in. This is Trump's second term as president, the first time he was the American leader from 2017-2021. In his inaugural speech, the new US president announced the beginning of the "golden age of America".
Before the ceremony, Trump and his wife Melania attended a tea party at the White House with outgoing President Joe Biden and his wife Jill.
The election of the 47th president of the United States was held on November 5. In the popular vote, Trump received 51% of the vote, while former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris received 47.4%. Speaking to supporters, the Republican said that his goal as head of state considers the end of military conflicts in the world.
