“We will conduct an audit of external relations.

Our voice will be heard throughout the world.

Instead of bowing our heads to the dictates of the world community, we will proudly defend the interests of the State of Israel and the country of Israel,” the prime minister said, quoted by TASS.

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said earlier that the new Israeli government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will talk less openly about Ukraine.

He also expressed confidence that the challenges faced by European countries in the areas of security and energy will provide Israel with the opportunity to become a key player in the international arena.

In addition, Cohen reported on his telephone conversation with Russian colleague Sergei Lavrov.

During the conversation, they discussed bilateral relations between Israel and Russia.