During a press conference with U.S. President Joe Biden, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that “partnership with the United States is very important, and right now it is important for the Middle East.”

Speaking to Biden, he explained: “We have an archived document about a meeting between you and former Israeli President Golda Meir that shows your enthusiasm for Israel.” And he continued: “We give President Biden the highest honor for his friendship with the State of Israel.”

Biden promised earlier today during a security declaration signed with Israel that “the United States will use all of its power to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon,” stressing that “the United States is prepared to use every element of its national power to ensure this.”

The US President arrived in Israel yesterday, at the start of his first tour of the Middle East since taking office. The delegation is accompanied by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and a number of officials.

Biden, during his Middle East tour, began talks with officials from the Israeli entity, he will also meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, and then head to Saudi Arabia, where he will meet with the leaders of the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Egypt, Iraq. and Jordan.