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Knesset and the House of Councillors of Morocco agreed that meeting would be rescheduled.
By Ben Rappaport, United with Israel
The President of Morocco’s Upper House of Parliament has canceled a would-be historic visit to Israel’s Knesset on Thursday due to a medical emergency, the Knesset announced.
“Following a medical emergency undergone by H.E. Enaam Mayara, President of the Moroccan House of Councillors, in Amman, capital of Jordan, he was hospitalized on Tuesday night in a hospital in Jordan,” a Knesset statement said.
“After a medical examination, the professional staff of the hospital decided to hospitalize President Mayara for further tests and monitoring. As a result, his arrival in Ramallah that was scheduled for Wednesday morning was canceled. On Wednesday afternoon, given Mayara’s ongoing medical condition and the opinion of the medical staff, it was decided to cancel President Mayara’s visit to the Knesset that was scheduled for Thursday.”
The statement added that the Knesset and the House of Councillors of Morocco agreed that upon the return of the President of the House of Councillors to Morocco, the sides would reschedule his visit.
Mayara said that he regretted that due to a medical emergency he was unable to come to the Knesset, according to the statement. He noted that he was aware of the extensive efforts invested in preparations for the visit, and expressed his appreciation for all partners involved.
Mayara added that the House of Councillors and its members, under his leadership, would continue to strengthen and deepen the parliamentary cooperation with the Knesset, which began with the visit of Speaker of the Knesset MK Amir Ohana this past June. “The relationship between the Kingdom of Morocco and the State of Israel is a shared interest of the two countries, and together we will continue to deepen it,” said President Mayara.
Speaker of the Knesset MK Amir Ohana (Likud) said: “The relations between the two countries are reaching new heights, and the visit by President of the Moroccan House of Councillors Mayara was supposed to be one of the peak moments. We, of course, are following his medical condition with concern, and wish him a speedy and full recovery.” Donate to vital charities that help protect Israeli citizens and inspire millions around the world to support Israel too! Now more than ever, Israel needs your help to fight and win the war -- including on the battlefield of public opinion. Antisemitism, anti-Israel bias and boycotts are out of control. Israel's enemies are inciting terror and violence against innocent Israelis and Jews around the world. Help us fight back!
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