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From the Liveblog of
Monday, May 22, 2017
From the Liveblog of
Monday, May 22, 2017
Rivlin to Trump: ‘You are the president of Israel’s greatest, most important ally’
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GooglePresident Reuven Rivlin is the first to take the podium, welcoming his guests and hailing the “unbreakable” US-Israel alliance.
Israel needs a strong America, and American needs a strong Israel, Rivlin says. “In the Middle East — an area that suffers from terrorism, oppression and madness, the alliance between the United States and Israel shines like beacon of liberty and progress,” he says.
The people of Israel are excited about Trump’s first trip to Israel, on which they pin “great expectations,” the president adds.
“Your visit is a symbol of the unbreakable bond between Israel and America. You are the president of Israel’s greatest, most important ally. You are a true friend of Israel and of the Jewish people,” Rivlin says.
— Raphael Ahren
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