The United States has expressed its aspiration to work with the new Israeli government headed by Benjamin Netanyahu, while President Joe Biden's administration plans to send National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to Israel in mid-January.
And Axios reported - quoting US and Israeli officials - that Sullivan will hold talks with Netanyahu about the policies of his new government.
It was also reported - according to Israeli officials - that US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken may visit Israel shortly after Sullivan's visit.
And Axios quoted - according to Israeli sources - as saying that it is possible that Netanyahu will visit Washington next February.
Israel security
Blinken had expressed the United States' aspiration to work with the new Israeli government to promote "peace, security, and prosperity in the region, and to advance the interests and values that have formed the core of US-Israeli relations for decades."
"The deep bonds between the United States and Israel have always been based on an unwavering commitment to Israel's security and some shared ideals, including democratic principles and a vision of an Israeli state living at peace with its neighbors," he said in the State Department statement.
President Biden congratulated Netanyahu, who was sworn in yesterday, Thursday, and said in a written statement that he looked forward to cooperating with Netanyahu, with whom he had friendship for decades.
He added that it is necessary to cooperate to address together "the many challenges facing Israel and the Middle East region, including threats from Iran."
right-wing government
And Israel is witnessing - about two months after the parliamentary elections - the advent of the most right-wing government in its history at all, as far-right politicians were also represented in a coalition for the first time.
The new Israeli government held its first session yesterday evening after its members took the constitutional oath in the Knesset (parliament).
During the session, Netanyahu reviewed the main goals of his government, saying that he will work during his term to achieve 4 goals: addressing Iran's nuclear program, restoring security, addressing the high cost of living and the housing crisis, in addition to working to expand the "circle of peace" with the countries of the region.