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The two diplomats discussed “regional developments and bilateral relations between the countries,” according to Jerusalem.
The Abraham Accords partner is eyeing a role in the temporary management of the territory until a reformed Palestinian Authority can take over.
A total of 127 patients, mostly children, were transferred to the United Arab Emirates for treatment.
This year’s gathering in New York City took on new meaning, taking place just a week after the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan. It inspired them to do more to reach Jewish communities, near and far.
“The United Arab Emirates will never allow extremists to divide us,” Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi told the family of Rabbi Zvi Kogan.
The next test will be Lebanon’s presidential election, which Hezbollah can no longer prevent.
The U.S. secretary “commended the swift actions taken by the UAE’s law enforcement authorities in response to the murder,” per the State Department readout.
“Our hearts and prayers are with his wife—a native New Yorker—his entire family and the Jewish community who is grieving right now,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
“History has shown that those who embrace the Jewish people benefit, and those who persecute the Jewish people ultimately face spectacular defeat,” the president-elect’s son-in-law wrote.
Thousands, including Israeli government ministers, traveled to Kfar Chabad to attend the ceremony.
The suspects, Olimpi Toirovich, 28, Makhmudjon Abdurakhim, also 28, and Azizbek Kamlovich, 33, could face the death penalty.
“This was a horrific crime against all those who stand for peace, tolerance and coexistence,” the White House National Security Council said.
