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Monday, October 18, 2021
Lapid mourns Powell as a ‘true friend’ of Israel
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid pays tribute to former US secretary of state Colin Powell, who died of complications of COVID-19.
On behalf of the State of Israel, I wish to express our condolences to the family and friends of General Colin Powell. Throughout his distinguished military and diplomatic career, General Powell was a true friend and committed partner of Israel. May his memory be for a blessing.
— יאיר לפיד – Yair Lapid???? (@yairlapid) October 18, 2021