President Joe Biden on Monday called to congratulate Israeli opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu on his party’s victory in last week’s elections, the country’s fifth in four years.

“The President reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-Israel bilateral partnership, based on a bedrock of shared democratic values and mutual interests, and underscored his unwavering support for Israel’s security,” the White House said on Monday. “The two leaders agreed to speak again at the conclusion of Israel’s government formation process.”

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre first confirmed the call during a briefing with reporters on Monday, saying Biden called to congratulate Netanyahu and “commend Israel’s free and fair elections,” adding that the White House would “continue to closely monitor the government formation process.”