The president stressed the importance of Israel’s relations with nations across Africa in a meeting with the three new ambassadors from Equatorial Guinea, Burundi and Eswatini.
'Babies, the elderly, women, men, are being held in brutal captivity by Hamas, without vital medication or visitation from the Red Cross,' Israel’s President tweeted.
Israeli president highlights the bond and mutual reliance of the United States and Israel on each other, emphasizing the importance of their strategic partnership for regional stability and security.
"Gathering on Capitol Hill to celebrate 75 years of Israeli independence with our greatest partner and friend, the United States of America, my soul is overflowing with pride and joy," Herzog says.
“As I often have often said, 'If there wasn’t an Israel, we’d have to make one.’ Seventy-five years, it’s hard to believe,” U.S. President Joe Biden said.
The awards ceremony honored activists and volunteers representing diverse religious and ethnic communities who are all working for the benefit of the State of Israel.
Following is President Isaac Herzog’s speech at the ceremony saluting 120 outstanding soldiers in honor of Israel’s 75th Independence Day at the President’s Residence.