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Obama phones Netanyahu to congratulate him

By JPOST.COM STAFF

MARCH 19, 2015 23:26

US President Barack Obama phoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday night to congratulate him on his win in the elections.

According to a statement released by the White House, "The President emphasized the importance the United States places on our close military, intelligence, and security cooperation with Israel, which reflects the deep and abiding partnership between both countries."

The two leaders also "agreed to continue consultations on a range of regional issues, including the difficult path forward to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict."

Obama "reaffirmed the United States’ long-standing commitment to a two-state solution that results in a secure Israel alongside a sovereign and viable Palestine."

On Iran, Obama "reiterated that the United States is focused on reaching a comprehensive deal with Iran that prevents Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and verifiably assures the international community of the exclusively peaceful nature of its nuclear program."

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