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Netanyahu Congratulates Trump in Warm Phone Call

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Published November 7, 2024|Updated Nov. 6, 2024, 7:34 PM ET

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was among the first world leaders to congratulate President-Elect Donald J. Trump on his election win, with a ‘warm and cordial’ 20-minute call this morning.

  • During their conversation, Netanyahu and Trump agreed to collaborate on ensuring Israel’s security and addressing the Iranian threat.

  • Netanyahu and Trump have more recently reconnected after a period of distance following Netanyahu’s congratulatory message to Joe Biden on his 2020 presidential win, which reportedly upset Trump.