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Passover greetings from UK foreign secretary

1 April 2015, 4:55 pm Edit

British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond sends his warmest wishes to Jewish communities ahead of the festival of Passover. In a statement issued by his office, Hammond says:

I would like to send my warmest wishes to Jewish communities both in the UK and around the world, as they prepare to celebrate the festival of Passover. Passover is a joyous occasion on which Jewish families come together to celebrate freedom.

Wishing you all a peaceful and happy holiday. Hag Pesach Sameach.

British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond speaks during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on July 24, 2014, at the Knesset. (photo credit: AFP PHOTO/GALI TIBBON)
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on July 24, 2014, at the Knesset. (photo credit: AFP PHOTO/GALI TIBBON)

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