Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday congratulated Donald Trump, who claimed victory in the US presidential election, calling it “history’s greatest comeback” and a new beginning in the US-Israel alliance.

“Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!,” said Netanyahu in a statement issued by his office.

“Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory!.”