On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my warm congratulations to Isaac Herzog on his election to serve as the 11th President of the State of Israel.  Throughout his career, President-elect Herzog has demonstrated his unwavering commitment to strengthening Israel’s security, advancing dialogue, and building bridges across the global Jewish community.  I am confident that under his presidency, the partnership between Israel and the United States will continue to grow and deepen.

I also want to thank President Reuven Rivlin for his many years of service to the people of Israel.  I look forward to welcoming President Rivlin to Washington in the weeks ahead to honor his dedication to the enduring partnership and the close friendship between our two nations.

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