President Isaac Herzog spoke Thursday with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, during which he congratulated him on his victory in the elections and his return to the White House and wished him success in his term on behalf of the people of Israel, according to a statement from the President's Office. during the conversation, Herzog "emphasized the urgent need to secure the return of the Israeli hostages, who have been held captive by Hamas for 400 days, enduring unimaginable cruelty and suffering." Herzog also "expressed his confidence that President Trump would continue to work tirelessly to promote peace and security for Israel and the broader Middle East." In their call, Trump "stressed his love and support for the State of Israel." The presidents "greed to remain in close contact to strengthen the productive cooperation at a governmental and diplomatic level, and to deepen the ironclad alliance between the two nations."
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