Netanyahu praises Biden for support during Gaza war, highlights bipartisan support

Moments before leaving to the US, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasised on the importance of bipartisan American support for Israel.

"I will seek to anchor the bipartisan support that is so important for Israel," he said. "And I will tell my friends on both sides of the aisle that regardless of who the American people choose as their next president, Israel remains its most indispensable and strongest ally in the Middle East."

Netanyahu also praised US President Joe Biden, who announced on Monday that he is dropping out of the upcoming US presidential elections.

"I plan to see President Biden, who I have known for over forty years," he said. "This will be an opportunity to thank him for the things he did for Israel in the war and during his long and distinguished career in public service, as senator, vice president, and president."

The Israeli premier added that the two countries need to be present as a united front.

"This will also be an opportunity to discuss with him how to advance in the critical months ahead the goals that are important for both our countries - achieving the release of all our hostages, defeating Hamas, confronting the terror axis of Iran, and ensuring that all of Israel’s citizens can return safely to their homes in the north and the south.

"In this time of war and uncertainty, it is important that Israel’s enemies know that America and Israel stand together - today, tomorrow, and always."