President Reuven Rivlin on Monday night stressed the importance of Israel’s friendship with the United States, as he prepared to depart on a visit to Washington DC, and New York, during which he will meet with President Obama, and be present as guest of honor at the traditional White House Hanukkah candle lighting.
“I am leaving now on a visit the United States, the focal point of which will be a meeting with the President. I have always celebrated Hanukkah together with my family and grandchildren, but if I must be away, I am pleased that it will be in the USA, alongside our strongest and closest ally,” said Rivlin before his departure.
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