The Israeli ambassador to the U.S. told reporters camped inside the Trump Tower on Thursday his government is confident the incoming Trump administration, including embattled chief adviser Steve Bannon, will remain loyal to the Middle Eastern country.

Ron Dermer stopped to make a statement as he left Trump’s offices at 3:30 p.m. Trump’s campaign manager, Kellyanne Conway, stood at his side.

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