PM congratulates Obama: US-Israel ties stronger than ever

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated US President Barack Obama for winning the US election Wednesday.

According to Netanyahu's bureau, he said: "The strategic alliance between Israel and US is stronger than ever. I will continue to work with President Obama to secure the essential interests of the people of Israel."  Netanyahu is expected to meet Wednesday with Dan Shapiro, US ambassador to Israel. (Moran Azulay)