In a statement that made no mention of Netanyahu, Biden welcomed the new government coalition led by nationalist Naftali Bennett and sought to reaffirm US-Israel relations.
US President Joe Biden said that we are committed to Israel's security and we will work with our new government after the Israeli parliament ends Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year term as prime minister.
In a statement that made no mention of Netanyahu, Biden welcomed the new government coalition led by nationalist Naftali Bennett and sought to reaffirm US-Israel ties.
The White House said Biden spoke with Bennett on Sunday "to offer his warm congratulations."
Biden "expressed his firm intent to deepen cooperation between the us and Israel on the varied challenges and opportunities facing the region. The leaders agreed that they and their teams would consult closely on all matters related to regional security, including Iran," the White House said.
"United States remains unwavering in its support for Israel’s security," Biden said in an earlier statement. "My administration is fully committed to working with the new Israeli government to advance security, stability, and peace for Israelis, Palestinians, and people throughout the broader region."
By contrast, Biden didn't speak to Netanyahu for nearly a month after the US president took office on Jan. 20.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken also issued statements welcoming their counterparts within the new Israeli government.
Bennett, a former defense minister and a high-tech millionaire, won by a thin 60-59 majority vote, and thus the coalition of left-wing, centrist, right-wing and Arab parties is perhaps getting to be fragile.
Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving leader, vowed to return to power soon.
