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'Mazal tov America!': Herzog shares congratulatory message with US amb. Huckabee ahead of July 4

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  • Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, to honor the United States' 250th Independence Day.
  • Herzog conveyed a congratulatory message to U.S. President Donald Trump and the American people, emphasizing the strong partnership between the two nations.
  • In his message, Herzog thanked Trump for his commitment to Israel's security and expressed hope for continued peace and security in the Middle East and the world.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog made a special visit to the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem to honor the United States' 250th Independence Day. He met with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, delivering a congratulatory message intended for U.S. President Donald Trump and the American people.

I’m extremely moved and happy to be here at the American embassy in Jerusalem, to congratulate the president, Congress, the leadership, and the people of the United States of America.

— Isaac HerzogExpressing his sentiments during the visit to the U.S. Embassy.

Huckabee described Herzog's visit to hand-deliver a letter for Trump as a "special moment." In his correspondence, Herzog expressed gratitude for Trump's "steadfast commitment to Israel's security" and wished for continued leadership toward peace and security in the Middle East and globally.

I brought a special message of goodwill from me and the people of Israel to the president of the United States of America.

— Isaac HerzogDescribing the purpose of his visit and message.

Herzog shared a video on X/Twitter, calling it a "special message of goodwill from me and the people of Israel to the president of the United States of America." He remarked that America's 250th birthday is an occasion to "honor the incredible triumph of the American spirit." Herzog underscored the "unique and unbreakable partnership" between Israel and the U.S., noting shared values of freedom, democracy, and human dignity, and stating that "American Independence is one of the greatest moments in history, and it has changed the fate of humanity."

Our two nations draw from the same wellsprings of the Bible, and we share the same fundamental values of freedom, democracy, and human dignity.

— Isaac HerzogHighlighting the shared values and deep connection between Israel and the U.S.
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