“If the Americans want to open a consulate in Ramallah, we have no problem with that.” However, Lapid insisted, “sovereignty in Jerusalem belongs to one country — Israel.”
The administration’s harsh criticisms, combined with renewed appeasement of Iran, bode ill for the alliance. How serious is the president about demanding that Israel bow to his demands?
'This is our home; this is the scenery of our homeland. And now, given this magnificent history, we must ensure that the future of the Golan Heights is even more magnificent,' Bennett stated.
'Over the past several years, Germany alone has funded 34 political organizations in Israel, all of whom are affiliated with the far-left,' stated a letter to the outgoing chancellor penned by the Choosing Life Forum of Bereaved Families.
According to a source in the prime minister’s entourage in New York, Bennett’s core message with regard to Iran is that 'we deal with security through actions. Speeches are important, but this is the time to act.'
'Whoever tries to challenge this support received an unequivocal answer today. The people of Israel thank the American people and their representatives for their steadfast friendship,' Bennett stated.
The two leaders discussed 'ways to deepen and strengthen cooperation between the states, with an emphasis on broadening mutual trade, and a long series of regional and international issues.'
'We achieved all the goals we set for the visit and beyond. We agreed with the Americans on joint strategic work to halt the Iranian nuclear race,' the Israeli prime minister said.
Biden was scheduled to meet mid-day Thursday with Bennett but the talk was postponed due to the emergency. 12 US Marines are among dozens of dead victims.
The meeting with Biden Thursday evening is 'an extraordinary moment' for Bennett, but 'he has his hands full,' says Israel's former ambassador to Washington.
'The US is committed to strengthening its strategic relationship with Israel. The administration is committed to Israel’s security and its right to self-defense,' Austin told Bennett.
On behalf of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Kamal invited Bennett to pay an official visit to Egypt in the coming weeks, the Prime Minister’s Office announced.
'Ben & Jerry’s decided to brand itself as anti-Israel ice cream. This is a moral mistake and I believe it will turn out to be a business mistake as well,' Prime Minister Bennett said..
Despite a fiery speech denouncing Bennett, and vowing to topple his government, outgoing prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu was seen congratulating Bennett the new prime minister.
Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid signed a coalition agreement with several parties, including the right-wing Yemina and Arab Ra'am parties. The coalition must be finalized in a Knesset vote.
Election surveys published in the final days before Tuesday's vote predict a tight race between the two major blocs: those who support Netanyahu and those against him.