Israel Continues Shift Towards Africa; Hosts Prominent African Figures

Jonathan Benedek : Mar 18, 2016
Breaking Israel News

The goal is to strengthen relationships with African nations as radical Islam threatens to tear apart the continent.

(Israel)—Israel is hosting a number of prominent and influential figures from Africa this week as it continues promoting an agenda to expand and enhance its relations with the continent. Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Dore Gold met on March 14, with a visiting delegation consisting of nine Muslim religious figures from African countries such as the Republic of South Sudan, Zambia, Cameroon, Kenya, Rwanda, and Ethiopia. (Photo Credit: Miriam Alster/FLASH90)

"I am pleased that you will have the opportunity to see the situation in Israel first-hand," Dr. Gold told the delegation.

The visit, organized by the American Jewish Committee and Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Africa Division as well as its World Jewish and Interreligious Affairs Bureau, was partially geared towards introducing the religious leaders to many of Israel's unique social aspects.

"I have just returned from a visit to South Africa where..."

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