Israel Hails New American President

Presidential Candidate Barack Obama meets with Prime Minister Ehid Olmert in Jerusalem, 23 July 2008
Photo: Obama Presidential Campaign on Flickr, used under Creative Commons license.

President Obama’s inauguration today was a special moment for all of America’s friends around the world–including those in Israel. Prime Minister Olmert publicly sent his best regards to the new administration on behalf of the State of Israel:

“The greatest democracy in the world has again proven that it is a beacon and example for many countries. The entire State of Israel rejoices with the United States and welcomes President Obama, who took the oath of office this evening [Israel time].

“Barack Obama’s journey to the White House has impressed and inspired the entire world. I am convinced that the United States’ deep and abiding ties with Israel will strengthen further. The values of democracy, brotherhood and freedom that constitute the building blocks of American society are also shared by Israeli society, together with the faith in man’s power and ability to change and influence his surroundings.

“We wish the incoming President success in his office and are certain that we will be full partners in advancing peace and stability in the Middle East.”

In trying to find the above picture, we are grateful to the Obama campaign for making the footage so widely available on Flickr (and non-copyright!).

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