Herzog congratulates UK Labour chief for election win

President Isaac Herzog congratulates British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer for winning the UK election.

“As he prepares to enter Downing Street as Prime Minister, I look forward to working together with him and his new government to bring our hostages home, to build a better future for the region, and to deepen the close friendship between Israel and the United Kingdom,” Herzog writes on X.

I also express my deepest appreciation and gratitude to outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for his leadership and for standing with the Israeli people especially during this most difficult period,” he adds.

I send my warmest congratulations to @Keir_Starmer. As he prepares to enter Downing Street as Prime Minister, I look forward to working together with him and his new government to bring our hostages home, to build a better future for the region, and to deepen the close friendship…

— יצחק הרצוג Isaac Herzog (@Isaac_Herzog) July 5, 2024