In the vote of confidence held in the parliament earlier, 60 lawmakers of the 120-member chamber voted in favour of the new government while 59 voted against it.

Israel: Naftali Bennett sworn in as new PM, ends Netanyahu's 12-year rule

"The President also conveyed that his administration intends to work closely with the Israeli government on efforts to advance peace, security, and prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians," it added.

Joe Biden congratulates Israel's new PM Naftali Bennett over phone call

After PM Naftali Bennett was sworn in as the prime minister of Israel, Palestinian PM Mohammed Shtayyeh said Netanyahu's reign was the "worst period in the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Israeli PM's departure marks end of worst period, says Palestinian PM Mohammed Shtayyeh