(Communicated by the Prime Minister's Media Adviser)

Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulates US President Barack Obama on his election victory. The Prime Minister said, "The strategic alliance between Israel and the US is stronger than ever. I will continue to work with President Obama in order to assure the interests that are vital to the security of the citizens of Israel."

Prime Minister Netanyahu, this afternoon (Wednesday, 7 November 2012), will meet with US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro.