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Thursday, December 10, 2020
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Thursday, December 10, 2020
Israeli UN envoy invites Moroccan counterpart to candle lighting
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleIsrael’s Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan has held “warm” talks with his Moroccan counterpart Omar Hilale about their countries’ agreement to establish ties, Erdan’s office says.
“Ambassador Erdan said that this is an especially exciting moment for both nations, and the realization of a dream for many Israelis who were born in Morocco and are proud of their roots and the rich culture they brought from their place of birth,” a statement from his spokesman says.
The statement says that Erdan invited Hilale to a Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony in New York next week.
There is no comment from Hilale.
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