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From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Modi recalls Netanyahu’s brother Yoni, promises ‘strong partnership’
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleModi turns to Netanyahu at the welcoming ceremony at Ben Gurion Airport.
“Today is July 4,” he says. “Exactly 41 years since Operation Entebbe, today when your prime minister and my friend Bibi lost his elder brother Yoni while saving the lives of so many Israeli hostages. Your heroes are an inspiration for the younger generations.”
He continues: “Friends, India is a very old civilization, but a young nation. Eight hundred million people in India are below 25 years of age. The talented and skilled youth of india are also its driving force.”
He promises to build “a strong and resilient partnership with Israel.”
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