US President Joe Biden extends congratulations to new Israeli PM Naftali Bennett, expresses 'firm intent' to deepen cooperation

Biden and Bennett also agreed that they and their teams would consult closely on all matters related to regional security, including Iran.  

New Delhi: United States President Joe Biden extended congratulations to Naftali Bennett who ended Benjamin Netanyahu's record 12-year run as Israeli prime minister on Sunday (June 13, 2021).  Biden highlighted his decades of steadfast support for the US-Israel relationship and his unwavering commitment to Israel's security, as per a White House statement. "He expressed his firm intent to deepen cooperation between the United States and Israel on the many challenges and opportunities facing the region," the statement added.