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Europe and Israel are bound to be friends and allies,’ says EU Commission President in message on Yom Haatzmaut

Yossi Lempkowicz

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In a video message to Israeli President Herzog, Ursula von der Leyen stresses that ”we celebrate 75 years of vibrant democracy in the heart of the Middle East.”

In a video message to Israeli President Isaac Herzog on te occasion of Israel’s 75th Independence Day, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that Europe and Israel ”are bound to be friends and allies.” 

”Today, we also celebrate 75 years of friendship between Israel and Europe,” she addred.

Here is the text of the message:

”Dear President Herzog, Dear Friends,

75 years ago, a dream was realised with Israel’s Independence Day. After the greatest tragedy in human history, the Jewish People could finally build a home in the promised land. Today, we celebrate 75 years of vibrant democracy in the heart of the Middle East. 75 years of dynamism, ingenuity and groundbreaking innovations. You have literally made the desert bloom as I could see during my visit to the Negev last year. Today, we also celebrate 75 years of friendship between Israel and Europe. We have more in common than geography would suggest. Our shared culture, our values and hundreds of thousands of dual European-Israeli citizens have created a deep connection between us. Europe and Israel are bound to be friends and allies. Your freedom is our freedom. Happy Birthday to all the People of Israel. Yom Huledet Sameach !”

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