JERUSALEM: Following are reactions to the new government in Israel, led by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU, FORMER ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER
"We'll be back, soon."
JOE BIDEN, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
"On behalf of the American people, I congratulate Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Alternate Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, and all the members of the new Israeli cabinet. I look forward to working with Prime Minister Bennett to strengthen all aspects of the close and enduring relationship between our two nations."
NABIL ABU RUDEINEH, SPOKESMAN FOR PALESTINIAN PRESIDENT MAHMOUD ABBAS
"This is an internal Israeli affair. Our position has always been clear, what we want is a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with Jerusalem as its capital."
BORIS JOHNSON, BRITISH PRIME MINISTER VIA TWITTER
"On behalf of the UK, I offer my congratulations to
@naftalibennett and @yairlapid on forming a new government in Israel. As we emerge from COVID-19, this is an exciting time for the UK and Israel to continue working together to advance peace and prosperity for all."
TOR WENNESLAND, U.N. MIDDLE EAST PEACE ENVOY VIA TWITTER
"I look forward to working with the Government to advance the ultimate goal of a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians."
CHARLES MICHEL, EUROPEAN COUNCIL PRESIDENT VIA TWITTER
"Congratulations to Prime Minister @naftalibennett and to Alternate PM & MFA @yairlapid for the swearing in of the new Israeli government. Looking forward to strengthen the partnership for common prosperity and towards lasting regional peace & stability."
FAWZI BARHOUM, HAMAS SPOKESMAN
"Regardless of the shape of the government in Israel, it will not alter the way we look at the Zionist entity. It is an occupation and a colonial entity, which we should resist by force to get our rights back."
BENNY GANTZ, ISRAELI DEFENCE MINISTER
"With all due respect, Israel is not a widower. Israel's security was never dependent on one man. And it will never be dependent on one man."
CHUCK SCHUMER, U.S. SENATE MAJORITY LEADER
"So, there's a new Administration in Israel. And we are hopeful that we can now begin serious negotiations for a two-state solution. I am urging the Biden Administration to do all it can to bring the parties together and help achieve a two-state solution where each side can live side by side in peace."
JUSTIN TRUDEAU, PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA
"Congratulations on the formation of a new Israeli government, Prime Minister @NaftaliBennett and Alternate Prime Minister @YairLapid. Together, let’s explore ways to further strengthen the relationship between Canada and Israel."
MANSOUR ABBAS, ARAB MEMBER OF NEW ISRAELI GOVERNMENT
"We are aware that this step has a lot of risks and hardships that we cannot deny, but the opportunity for us is also big: to change the equation and the balance of power in the Knesset and in the upcoming government."
DAPHNA KILION, ISRAELI IN JERUSALEM
"I think it's very exciting for Israel to have a new beginning and I'm hopeful that the new government will take them in the right direction."
EREZ GOLDMAN, ISRAELI IN JERUSALEM
"It's a sad day today, it's not a legitimate government. It's pretty sad that almost 86 (out of 120 seats) in the parliament, the Knesset, belong to the right-wing and they sold their soul and ideology and their beliefs to the extreme left-wing just for one purpose - hatred of Netanyahu and to become a prime minister."
SEBASTIAN KURZ, CHANCELLOR OF AUSTRIA, VIA TWITTER
"Congratulations to PM @naftalibennett and alternate PM @yairlapid for forming a government. I look forward to working with you. Austria is committed to Israel as a Jewish and democratic state and will continue to stand by Israel's side."
Reuters
Mon Jun 14 2021
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett chats with Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, following the vote for the new coalition at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem June 13, 2021. REUTERSpic
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