To mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, Israel’s Knesset building was illuminated in red, white and blue—the colors of the U.S. flag. Throughout the past week, the parliament’s entrances also displayed videos and photographs from visits by American presidents, congressional leaders, and other dignitaries over the years.
1+Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana offered congratulations: “Today, the free world marks a truly historic event: 250 years since the founding of the United States of America. In one of the greatest achievements in human history, America’s Founding Fathers established the first great modern republic, a beacon of freedom that continues to guide humanity toward the values of liberty and human dignity. On behalf of the Knesset and the people of Israel, I wish to congratulate the American people from the bottom of my heart. I also want to express our gratitude to the American leadership for its leadership and for the strong alliance with Israel. Happy Independence Day, United States of America!”
The Prime Minister’s Office announced that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke last night with President Donald Trump and personally congratulated the American president. Netanyahu expressed his deep appreciation for the strong alliance between the two countries and noted that the close relationship between the two nations is a strategic asset of the highest order for the State of Israel.
1+During their phone call, Netanyahu emphasized to President Trump that the United States represents a true guarantor of global freedom. He added that the State of Israel deeply values and appreciates the profound partnership and close relationship that exists between the two nations over the years. The leaders discussed the importance of continuing close cooperation between the countries in facing the shared challenges before them.