Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Donald Trump in a video released on Wednesday and appeared especially enthusiastic at the prospects of working with the newly elected president.

“President-elect Trump, my friend, congratulations on begin elected president of the Unites States of America,” Netanyahu said. “You are a great friend of Israel.”

“Over the years you’ve expressed your support, consistently and I deeply appreciate it. I look forward to working with you to advance security, prosperity, and peace.

“Israel is grateful for the broad support it enjoys among the American people. I’m confident that the two of us, working closely together, will bring the great alliance between our two countries to even greater heights. 

“May God bless America. May God bless Israel. May God bless our enduring alliance.”

It would appear that Netanyahu seems excited to work with someone other than President Obama who has worsened relations with Israel during his tenure and at every turn has criticized our longtime ally.