Netanyahu, German leader talk expanding Arab ties; Erdogan offers congratulations – Likud party head also speaks to UAE president and Italy’s new leader Meloni as he prepares to once again assume power | Timesofisrael

Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with several world leaders Thursday as he prepared to take power after winning last week’s national election.
Netanyahu held calls with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. He also received a missive from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
In his call with Scholz, Netanyahu emphasized his commitment to expanding ties with Arab nations and voiced concern regarding Iran’s nuclear program.