Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton for about 50 minutes at the W Hotel in Union Square, Manhattan on Sunday.
“Secretary Clinton had an in-depth conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu,” a senior Clinton campaign aide said after the meeting. “Secretary Clinton stressed that a strong and secure Israel is vital to the United States because we share overarching strategic interests and the common values of democracy, equality, tolerance, and pluralism. She reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to the U.S.-Israel relationship and her plan to take our partnership to the next level.”
Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Ron Dermer and Jake Sullivan, Clinton’s senior policy advisor also participated in the meeting, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.
According to the campaign, Clinton underscored her support for the new MOU and pledged to continue to strengthen the defense and intelligence relationship to ensure Israel maintains its qualitative military edge.
“>met with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at his residence in Trump Tower. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, “Netanyahu presented Israel’s positions on regional issues related to Israel’s security and efforts to achieve peace and stability” and “thanked Mr. Trump for his friendship and support of Israel.”
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