Netanyahu calls Trump to congratulate him on his victory, discuss Iran threat

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Donald Trump to congratulate him on his electoral victory, the Prime Minister’s Office told The Times of Israel, Report informs.

According to Netanyahu’s office, he was among the first leaders to call Trump, and the conversation was “warm and cordial.”

“The Prime Minister congratulated Trump on his election victory, and the two agreed to work together for Israel’s security, ” says the PMO. “The two also discussed the Iranian threat.”

The conversation lasted some 20 minutes.

Earlier today, Netanyahu posted a fulsome message congratulating the former president on his impending return to office.