With US national elections a year away, campaign ads are ramping up, portraying Biden as a 'steadfast friend' of Israel and 'defender' of American Jews
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Two weeks after US elections, PM has 'warm conversation' with former US VP; Biden, Netanyahu speak of Washington's commitment to Israel's security, agree to meet in the near future

PM, who has refrained from explicitly saying Democrat has won US election, quickly corrects himself, says Biden 'supposed to be appointed the next president'

PM has yet to properly congratulate president-elect on winning the US election, mindful of what departing presidents with a grudge can do to Israel on their way out

Visiting Israel, Elliott Abrams says he's optimistic about new administration's ability to negotiate a better deal, if it leverages economic hardship caused by crippling sanctions

Obama allowed a UN Security Council resolution slamming settlements to pass when he was a lame duck; Jerusalem can now hope for a farewell present from the outgoing president

Marc Zell repeats Trump's claims of election fraud, asserts Netanyahu congratulated US president-elect ‘just in case’; former ambassador Shapiro says 'no chance' incumbent can win

Israeli top leaders among last to comment on outcome of 2020 vote; PM notes 'long & warm personal relationship for nearly 40 years,' while also tweeting thanks to Trump

Netanyahu, Rivlin, Gantz and Ashkenazi all missing from long list of world leaders who comment on outcome of US presidential elections; PM said 'waiting for official results'

In 1982, a young Delaware senator clashed with Menachem Begin in a 'highly emotional confrontation,' but Netanyahu now considers the president-elect 'part of our family'