Israeli officials congratulated President-elect Donald Trump who claimed victory on Wednesday morning in the US presidential elections.
“Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!” said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement. “Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory!”
Other government ministers took to social media
“Congratulations President @realDonaldTrump on a truly historic victory. As a true friend of Israel with a proven commitment to Israel’s security, we welcome your strong and dedicated leadership as we work to build a better future of security and cooperation for the Middle East,” tweeted incoming Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. After Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was fired on Tuesday night, Foreign Minister Israel Katz was tapped to replace Gallant in the shuffling of senior Cabinet positions.