Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paid tribute this afternoon (Tuesday) to the late Jewish-American businessman Sheldon Adelson, who passed away at the age of 87.
"With deep sorrow and heartbreak, my wife Sarah and I extend our condolences to Dr. Miri Adelson and the entire family on the passing of the late Sheldon Adelson. Many, many in the Jewish people, in the State of Israel and in the whole world, share in their grief. Sheldon's efforts to strengthen Israel's position in the United States and to strengthen the connection between Israel and the Diaspora will be remembered for generations," Netanyahu said.
"With his wife Miri, Sheldon was one of the greatest philanthropists in the history of the Jewish people, Zionism, settlement and the State of Israel. From Taglit to Ariel University, from hospitals to medical research - Sheldon contributed extensively to many enterprises that saved lives and raised Israel's standing in the world. Sheldon and his tremendous contribution to the State of Israel and the Jewish people. May his memory be blessed," said the Prime Minister.