President Rivlin addressing European Parliament

President Reuven Rivlin is addressing the European Union at a special session in Brussels.

“I could say that four hours, and light years, separate Brussels and Tel Aviv, but in truth there is not much difference between them,” Rivlin opens his speech. “Be it in awareness or in essence: two cosmopolitan cities, practically neighbors, not far from each other, both recently struck by a wave of terrorism.”

President Reuven Rivlin addressing the European Parliament, June 22, 2016. (Screenshot)
President Reuven Rivlin addressing the European Parliament, June 22, 2016. (Screenshot)

Rivlin was received at the parliament by President of European Parliament Martin Schulz.

Following his speech the two will give a joint press conference.

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