Dignitaries stand at attention for Star-Spangled Banner, Hatikvah

The leaders of Israel and the US stand at attention for the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner and Hatikvah, their respective anthems.

US envoy David Friedman, a longtime backer of right-wing Israeli causes, is seen singing the Hatikvah.

From left: Nechama Rivlin, President Reuven Rivlin, US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Sara Netanyahu, May 22, 2017. (Screenshot)
From left: Nechama Rivlin, President Reuven Rivlin, US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Sara Netanyahu, May 22, 2017. (Screenshot)

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