(Communicated by the Prime Minister's Media Adviser)
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the Knesset, this evening (Monday, 15 November 2021). Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan also attended the meeting.
Following are Prime Minister Bennett's remarks:
"Madam Ambassador, welcome to Israel. It’s such a pleasure to see you again and I’m especially happy to have this meeting here in Jerusalem.
“I hope that during your visit here in our ancient and modern homeland, you can see firsthand what Israel and what Israelis are really about.
“Israel is a wonderful country with wonderful people, a vibrant democracy and a remarkable spirit. I'm sure you'll feel it – you'll feel the atmosphere here.
“There’s such a stark contrast between the reality on the ground here and what one might hear in the corridors of the United Nations.
“I want to thank you for representing a voice of decency and reason in an institution that I think we can both objectively say is pretty biased in terms of its treatment of Israel.
“I hope that during your visit here you can get a better picture of the unique challenges that we're facing here, you know, with Iranian-backed terror groups across our borders.
“I know that you've always been standing up for us, you and the United States, throughout the years, standing on Israel's side and serving as a voice of truth.
“Madam Ambassador, you've dedicated most of your life to diplomatic service and the pursuit of justice and tolerance — and you made it clear that you intend to continue pursuing those in the United Nations. I wish you a wonderful visit here in Israel and we view you as a true friend.”