Sameach

Statement by the Prime Minister on Israel Independence Day

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
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OTTAWA, April 18, 2018 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement in celebration of Israel Independence Day, also known as Yom Ha'atzmaut:

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  • OTTAWA, April 18, 2018 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement in celebration of Israel Independence Day, also known as Yom Ha'atzmaut:
    "Tonight at sundown, Israelis, Jewish communities, and others in Canada and around the world will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel.
  • "In 1948, Canada was one of the first countries to formally recognize Israel.
  • Seventy years later, Canada and Israel are united by democratic values and close people-to-people ties.
  • "On behalf of the Government of Canada, Sophie and I wish everyone celebrating Israel Independence Day a Yom Ha'atzmaut Sameach.