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Friday, July 5, 2024
Netanyahu congratulates Labour chief Starmer on becoming UK’s PM
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulates Labour Party leader Kier Starmer on becoming the United Kingdom’s new prime minister.
“I am confident that we will continue working together to strengthen the historic friendship between the UK and Israel and to advance the twin goals of security and peace,” Netanyahu tweets, eight hours after President Isaac Herzog issued his own congratulatory post.
“I also express my gratitude to (former British premier) Rishi Sunak for his friendship and support over the years,” Netanyahu adds.