Defense Minister Benny Gantz this evening congratulated US President Joe Biden on his inauguration.
"This is a unique moment for the United States and the world. The United States and Israel in particular share many goals and challenges now - dealing with Iran's regional aggression and its nuclear ambitions, fighting terror organizations and forces that undermine regional stability, expanding normalization processes, and finding a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
"I look forward to working with the Biden and my friends at the Pentagon to address these challenges. I am confident that the strong alliance between us and the mutual commitment between the two countries will help advance our shared democratic values, make the Middle East more stable, and the world quiet and secure," Gantz said.