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Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Monday, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, met with US Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) and thanked the outgoing Congresswoman for her long history� of working on behalf of the State of Israel and for the deepening of the ties between Israel and the US.

Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen replied: “Mr. Prime Minister, it has been the joy of my professional life to be the advocate for a strong US-Israel relationship.”

What an honor to pay tribute, along with @RepJenniffer, to the extraordinary career of Congresswoman Iliana @RosLehtinen and to recognize her incredible leadership of Congressional support for Israel. Wishing her many safe returns to Jerusalem! pic.twitter.com/qJ7Sagd9ml

� David M. Friedman (@USAmbIsrael) October 23, 2018

Knesset Speaker @YuliEdelstein: �I met today w/ Rep @RosLehtinen, a true friend of Israel who supports us at every opportunity. Unfortunately, she came to say goodbye as she’s retiring at the end of the year. Her efforts for the well-being of Israel & Israelis won’t be forgotten� https://t.co/7jEQnisgLt

� Embassy of Israel (@IsraelinUSA) October 22, 2018

Thank you @IsraeliPM for your humbling words. It has been the joy of my professional life to be an advocate for a strong US-#Israel partnership + I look forward to continuing this work. Grateful to be joined by @RepJenniffer + @USAmbIsrael https://t.co/BNrhwDk9TM

� Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (@RosLehtinen) October 23, 2018

(YWN Israel Desk � Jerusalem/photo credit: Amos Ben-Gershom, GPO)