U.S. President Joe Biden congratulated Israel's new president Isaac Herzog on his election on Wednesday amid the potential ouster of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel’s parliament elected center-left politician Isaac Herzog to the nation’s No. 2 post. He is expected to assume to the role in July at the end of the seven-year term of current Israeli President Reuven Rivlin.
Biden said in the statement that he "extend my warm congratulations to Isaac Herzog on his election to serve as the 11th President of the State of Israel," The Hill reported.
"Throughout his career, President-elect Herzog has demonstrated his unwavering commitment to strengthening Israel’s security, advancing dialogue, and building bridges across the global Jewish community," Biden said. "I am confident that under his presidency, the partnership between Israel and the United States will continue to grow and deepen.?
Biden also thanked Rivlin “for his many years of service to the people of Israel." The president said he looked forward to welcoming Rivlin to Washington "in the weeks ahead to honor his dedication to the enduring partnership and the close friendship between our two nations."
