Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Israel’s Minister Bezalel Smotrich in Washington to discuss the ongoing relationship between the United States and Israel. During the meeting, Secretary Bessent encouraged Minister Smotrich to support President Trump’s peace agreement and expressed appreciation for Smotrich’s leadership in Israel.
Bessent also highlighted the significance of the recent return of hostages and pointed to opportunities for further expansion of the Abraham Accords, which aim to normalize relations between Israel and several Arab countries.
“The Secretary also underscored the historic return of the hostages, and noted the great potential for expansion of the Abraham Accords.”
“Secretary Bessent encouraged Minister Smotrich to fully embrace President Trump’s landmark peace deal and thanked the minister for his leadership in Israel.”
The meeting reaffirmed ongoing cooperation between both nations on key diplomatic initiatives.
