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President-elect Donald Trump invited Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet with him in the United States at the earliest opportunity.Netanyahu had called Trump to congratulate him on his electoral victory earlier in the day. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the invitation came during that phone call.Netanyahu assured Trump that the United States has no better ally than Israel as they discussed regional issues. The conversation between them was heartfelt and warm.Both men have known each other for many years, the PMO’s office said.In addition, Trump’s inner circle is very close to the Netanyahu and to Israel.Netanyahu told Trump that he and his wife Sara looked forward to meeting him and his wife Melania.Earlier in the day, Netanyahu had issued a statement in which he said that Trump is a “true friend” of the State of Israel.“I look forward to working with him to advance security, stability and peace in our region,” Netanyahu said.“The ironclad bond between the United States and Israel is rooted in shared values, buttressed by shared interests and driven by a shared destiny.“I am confident that President-elect Trump and I will continue to strengthen the unique alliance between our two countries and bring it to ever greater heights,” Netanyahu said.