Also alluding to the latest strain in US-Israel ties, US Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew says, “Our enduring democratic values make for lively political debate, but are also the strongest foundation for a future of strength and unity.”
“We share a common pursuit of a future that is more stable, prosperous, and secure for our two nations and for the people of this region,” Lew says in remarks at the US Embassy in Jerusalem’s annual July 4 celebratory event.
“Even the closest of friends may disagree on occasion about how that vision should be achieved. But make no mistake: the United States and Israel are aligned on the big strategic picture. Israel must endure as a Jewish and democratic state, living in peace and prosperity alongside its neighbors, in a more secure and stable Middle East,” Lew says.
He claims that “despite dire predictions, Israel’s economy has weathered the attacks of October 7 and the ongoing war better than anyone expected.”
“Israel, with the ironclad support of the United States, will overcome, endure, and thrive,” the envoy concludes.
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