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From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Flanked by Netanyahu, Rivlin greeted by applause
Reuven Rivlin enters hall filled with dignitaries and lawmakers, accompanied by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, amid applause, for a toast celebrating his victory. He embraces his wife and takes a seat on stage next to Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein.
Edelstein congratulates Rivlin on his victory, wishes him the best of luck in serving as Israel’s 10th president. He says he hopes they will work together to serve the Israeli public.
“Long live the president,” he says in closing.
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