Israel Celebrates July 4th

NJDC Intern — July 5, 2013 – 1:27 pm | Israel Comments (0) Add a comment

In Israel, U.S. Ambassador Daniel Shapiro hosted 2,000 guests at his residence to celebrate the Fourth of July. The State Department posted video of the party and concert here. Israel’s political leaders attended, including Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres. Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed that “July 4 is more than an American holiday - it is cherished by all those who cherish freedom around the world” while also describing Israel as an island of democracy in a sea of instability. President Peres delivered remarks and said that the United States is a “beacon of hope for the values of freedom, peace and justice around the globe.”

Israel’s Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren issued the following congratulatory statement:

We are proud to join with the United   States of America in celebrating its 237th birthday. The democracy and freedom upon which this great nation was founded are the same values that help form the foundation of the unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. This alliance found its most outstanding expression earlier this year during President Obama’s visit to Israel, where he was greeted by crowds exuberantly waving the flags of both of our countries. Since the State of Israel’s establishment 65 years ago, the U.S.-Israel alliance has become more robust and multi-faceted. We look forward to continuing to strengthen this friendship.

From the people of Israel to our friends across America, Happy Independence Day!

 

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