US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen.
Against the backdrop of ongoing tensions between the United States and Israel, the parties discussed the importance of continuing bilateral relations and finding ways out of the crisis.
In addition to this, the heads of diplomatic departments discussed common challenges, including the Iranian issue, as well as efforts to promote mutual interests.
In conclusion, the chief of Israeli diplomacy assured the head of the State Department that Israel considered the United States its closest friend and partner.
"Relations with the United States are the basis of Israel's foreign policy. We will do our best to strengthen the dialogue, even if there are disagreements",
he said.
Let us remind you that tensions in relations between Israel and the United States arose, among other things, due to the judicial reform announced by the coalition government of Benjamin Netanyahu. The proposal to limit the powers of the Supreme Court has split Israeli society into two warring camps, which has caused concern in Washington. In turn, Israel suspects that the American administration is behind the organization of protests in the country.
