Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi tells Israel Hayom, "If there is a really strong and vivid democracy where the checks and balances are working, that is Israel."
The group, which comprised some 30 members from EU countries, Australia, and Argentina, arranged the event with the Islamic Waqf, which is the religious administrative body there, but did not do the same with the Israeli authorities.
“I've known President (Joe) Biden for 40 years as a great friend of Israel,” Netanyahu tells the visiting US national security advisor. “We see you as a trusted partner in matters of assuring security and, of course, advancing peace.”
“This is extremely encouraging, given the size of Indonesia and its influence in Asia and beyond,” IMPACT-se CEO Marcus Sheff said. Indonesia is the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country.
A visit by the secretary of state is common practice whenever a new government takes office. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to arrive in Jerusalem as well in order to reiterate that the Biden administration "is absolutely committed to Israel's security."
Just days after PM Netanyahu voices concern that the Biden administration would continue to seek revival of original 2015 pact, State Department spokesperson plays down such a prospect but refuses to say whether a possible alternative deal is on the table.
Ahead of UN Security Council meeting, Israeli Ambassador of the UAE Amir Hayek engages in diplomatic response to the controversy surrounding Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Riyad Mansour, flanked by ambassadors from about 20 countries, said that his delegation "will not be satisfied with beautiful statements which will be uttered.”
Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulates newly minted Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen, confirming President Joe Biden's assessment that the 2015 pact with Iran could not be revived.
Friday’s resolution asked the International Court of Justice, commonly known as the world court, to issue an advisory opinion on the legal consequences of Israeli measures it said are “aimed at altering the demographic composition, character and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem.”