PM lauds Israel’s relations with US and Russia after Trump-Putin presser

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lauds Israel’s relations with the United States and Russia after leaders of both countries said they talked about the importance of ensuring the Jewish state’s security during their meeting in Helsinki.

“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes the deep commitment of the United States and President Trump to Israel’s security, as expressed in the meeting between President Trump and President Putin. The friendship between Israel and the US has never been stronger,” a statement from the PMO reads.

“Prime Minister Netanyahu also greatly appreciates the security coordination between Israel and Russia and President Putin’s clear position on the need to implement the 1974 separation agreements between Israel and Syria,” the PMO adds.