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Francis lands in Israel

25 May 2014, 4:38 pm Edit

Flanked by an IDF color guard, Pope Francis steps off the Jordanian military helicopter which flew him from Bethlehem to Ben-Gurion International Airport in Lod.

President Shimon Peres greets Pope Francis on his arrival in Israel. (screen capture: GPO)
President Shimon Peres greets Pope Francis on his arrival in Israel. (screen capture: GPO)

He is greeted by President Shimon Peres with a warm handshake, then by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

President Shimon Peres, Pope Francis and Benjamin Netanyahu stand at attention for the national anthems of the Vatican and Israel (screen capture: GPO)
President Shimon Peres, Pope Francis and Benjamin Netanyahu stand at attention for the national anthems of the Vatican and Israel (screen capture: GPO)

The three leaders stand at attention for the Vatican and Israeli national anthems, with Israeli ministers standing by at the far end of the carpet.

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