Israeli leader shares kind words for Prime Minister Harper
Posted January 19, 2014 11:51 am.
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ISRAEL (NEWS1130) – Prime Minister Stephen Harper has received a warm welcome as he opens his first visit to Israel.
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu heaping praise on Harper for his support of the Jewish state in fighting terrorism and anti-Semitism. “You’ve shown courage, clarity, and conviction. In standing up for the truth, you’re voice has been an indispensable one. The people of Israel and I deeply appreciate your friendship and the friendship of the people of Canada.”
Harper gave a short response. “You said some important things in welcoming me. I have a few things to say tomorrow in response, but I think I will save that for my speech to parliament. In the meantime, let me just say on behalf of all of us how delighted we all are to be in Israel.”
Harper will become the first Canadian leader to speak to the Israeli parliament.