Story highlights Donald Trump said Thursday that he is postponing his trip to Israel

It had been scheduled for December 28, an Israeli official had said

Washington (CNN) Donald Trump said Thursday that he is postponing his trip to Israel, just a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned his proposal to ban U.S. travel for all Muslims.

"I have decided to postpone my trip to Israel and to schedule my meeting with @Netanyahu at a later date after I become President of the U.S.," Trump tweeted.

I have decided to postpone my trip to Israel and to schedule my meeting with @Netanyahu at a later date after I become President of the U.S. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 10, 2015

Trump had planned to meet with Netanyahu December 28 in Israel, according to an Israeli government official , but shortly after the meeting was reported, Netanyahu's office condemned Trump's comments about Muslims.

"The State of Israel respects all religions and strictly guarantees the rights of all its citizens. At the same time, Israel is fighting against militant Islam that targets Muslims, Christians and Jews alike and threatens the entire world," the statement said.

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