Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday to the Israeli parliament on Monday, calling him “the best friend that Israel has ever had in the White House.”

Ohana began his remarks by welcoming those present, in Hebrew — then breaking into English to recognize members of the U.S. Cabinet and Armed Forces present. He also recognized Ron Dermer, the American-born Israeli adviser who led negotiations for the Netanyahu government; and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. He also acknowledged Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, who returned to the fore as talks with the broader Arab world became salient in the final days of the diplomatic effort.

Ohana also recognized his “favorite rock star,” U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee; as well as Israel’s ambassador

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