EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu for his victory in Tueaday’s general elections.
‘’I congratulate Benyamin Netanyahu for his victory. I look forward to the formation of a new government,’’ she said in a statement.
‘’The EU is committed to working with the incoming Israeli government on a mutually beneficial relationship as well as on the re-launch of the peace process,’’ she added, stressing that ‘’we are at a crucial moment, with many threats all over the Middle East.’’
‘’The EU staunchly supports a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, in the interest of the Israeli people, of the Palestinian people and of the whole region. We are at your side, you can count on us.’’
‘’More than ever, bold leadership is required from all to reach a comprehensive, stable and viable settlement of a conflict that has already deprived too many generations of peace and security. It's time to turn this page and I'm confident that we can work together with the international community for a solution that will guarantee peace and security in the Middle East,’’ Mogherini declared.