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From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Netanyahu wishes Israel a happy Independence Day
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleIn a televised message, Netanyahu says without the IDF soldiers who fell and those wounded, “we would not be here.”
The prime minister thanks the IDF soldiers. He says that when you look around, you see how unique Israel is in the region — “a vibrant democracy.”
He also thanks the torch lighters. “You are all groundbreaking, and the citizens of Israel appreciate that,” he says.
The prime minister wishes everyone a happy Independence Day, and says the 67th anniversary of the state of Israel inspires “great pride.”
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