Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the 45th president of the United States. 'President-elect Trump is a true friend of the State of Israel,' Netanyahu said on Wednesday. 'I look forward to working with him to advance security, stability and peace in our region.' President-elect @realDonaldTrump, my friend, Congratulations on being elected President of the USA. You are a great friend of Israel. pic.twitter.com/KmtY1ThB5r — PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) November 9, 2016 Netanyahu lauded the 'ironclad bond between the United States and Israel,' which he said 'is rooted in shared values, buttressed by shared interests and driven by a shared destiny.' 'I am confident that President-elect Trump and I will continue to strengthen the unique alliance between our two countries and bring it to ever greater heights,' he said.