U.S. Vice President Mike Pence congratulated Israel on Wednesday on the occasion of its 70th Independence Day.
“Today we join our great ally Israel as they celebrate their 70th Anniversary of Independence. The miracle of Israel’s rebirth in her historic homeland is an inspiration to the world and the American people are proud to stand with Israel on this historic day and every day,” tweeted Pence.
Earlier, President Donald Trump congratulated the State of Israel as well.
"Best wishes to Prime Minister Netanyahu and all of the people of Israel on the 70th Anniversary of your Great Independence. We have no better friends anywhere. Looking forward to moving our Embassy to Jerusalem next month!" he wrote on Twitter.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu thanked Trump, writing, “We too have no better friend than America. We are greatly looking forward to your moving the embassy to Jerusalem, Israel's eternal capital.”