Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein congratulated renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman on Monday for being awarded the 2016 Genesis Prize.
"As chairperson of the Genesis Prize awards committee, I am very proud of the choice of Itzhak Perlman - a wonderful artist and an extraordinary person. As Knesset Speaker, I am delighted this year's winner has a deep personal connection to Israel."