Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu will meet on Dec. 28 during the Republican presidential candidate's trip to the country. | AP Photo Netanyahu rejects Trump's proposal to ban Muslims from entering U.S.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday rejected Donald Trump's call for "a total and complete shutdown" of Muslims entering the United States.

Netanyahu spokesman Ofir Gendelman tweeted, "PM Netanyahu rejects the recent comments made by @realDonaldTrump about Muslims. Israel respects all religions."


The latest development follows confirmation by Israeli officials earlier in the day that Trump and Netanyahu will meet on Dec. 28 during the Republican presidential candidate's trip to the country, prompting objections from Knesset members. Some have even called for Trump to be banned from visiting the legislature.

"Regarding his scheduled meeting w/ @realDonaldTrump, PM Netanyahu meets w/ all presidential candidates, from both parties,who come to Israel," the spokesman tweeted.