U.S. President Joe Biden congratulated former center-left politician Isaac Herzog overnight Thursday after he was elected Israel's eleventh president.
"On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my warm congratulations to Isaac Herzog on his election to serve as the 11th President of the State of Israel," the White House said in a statement.
"Throughout his career, President-elect Herzog has demonstrated his unwavering commitment to strengthening Israel’s security, advancing dialogue, and building bridges across the global Jewish community. I am confident that under his presidency, the partnership between Israel and the United States will continue to grow and deepen."
Biden also thanked outgoing President Reuven Rivlin for his service to the people of Israel and invited him for a visit to Washington.