Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video on Sunday congratulating Joe Biden, who he called a big friend of the state of Israel, and Kamala Harris on the US election win on.

He also thanked outgoing President Donald Trump e congratulate him for his recognition of Jerusalem and the Golan for stand against Iran, for the historic peace agreements and for bringing the alliance between Israel and the United States to unprecedented heights.

Thank you, President.

So, having enjoyed a close relationship with Trump over the past four years, Netanyahu will likely be troubled if Biden departs from his predecessors.

Tough policy towards Iran on Palestinians The president elect has pledged to restore US involvement in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and he will likely oppose Israeli settlement of occupied land where Palestinians seek statehood.

Okay in the West Bank Efrat settlement Mayor ODed Ravi said they want to see what path Biden will adopt.

Hey was the vice president of President Obama, eight years which Israel didn't enjoy as much as the four years with President Trump.

But it has to be remembered that President Biden it waas and it is a great friend off Israel is a great supporter.

But elsewhere in the West Bank, Palestinian shoemaker Imad Haj Mohamed is happy to see Trump go, saying his decisions hurt Palestinians and that he hopes the American administration will now change its policies.

CEO On Sunday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas congratulated Biden on his victory.

In a statement, Abbas indicated he will drop his three year political boycott of the White House, prompted by the US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.