Prime Minister Netanyahu updated the cabinet about his conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
"Merkel is a true friend of the state of Israel and the Jewish people for many years and a great leader of Germany and Europe." Netanyahu said, adding that "I congratulated her on her win. The State of Israel is certain that under her leadership the special relations between Germany and Israel will persevere and deepen. I called on the new government being formed to act to strengthen the forces within Germany who are taking historic responsibility."