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The 11th International Day of Yoga in Jerusalem with the attendance of the Ambassador of India in Israel H.E. J.P. Singh
Celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga in Jerusalem!
The Embassy of India in Israel, in collaboration with the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Jerusalem Municipality, is pleased to invite you to a special event of IDY – in the heart of Jerusalem.
Where? Mamilla, near Jaffa Gate – facing the walls of the Old City, in a magical Jerusalem setting
When? July 15, 2025 | 18:45–20:30
Program
Guided yoga session by the Jerusalem instructors Maayan Shenhar and Maayan Rodan accompanied by live sitar music performed by Tavor Ben Dor
a true celebration of body, mind, and spirit.
The event will take place in the presence of H.E. Mr. J. P. Singh, the Ambassador of India to Israel, alongside members of the diplomatic community and yoga enthusiasts.
Everyone is welcome – whether you're a seasoned yogi or just looking for a moment of peace and connection.
Free admission – advance registration required:
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What to bring? A yoga mat, a smile, and good energy
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Closest Parking: Karta parking. Itzhak Karib 1, Jerusalem
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El Salvador will have a commemorative public space in the city of Ramla, Israel
As part of the activities carried out within the framework of the Public Diplomacy strategy, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which seeks to project national values, symbols, and traditions through significant actions abroad, the Embassy of El Salvador in Israel inaugurated El Salvador's Republic Square in the city of Ramla.
This event was presided over by the Ambassador of El Salvador to Israel, Héctor Celarié, who emphasized that this space demonstrates our country's firm commitment to strengthening the ties of friendship and cooperation between our nations.
"We hope that this plaza will also become a meeting place for our diaspora, whom we always support with firm commitment and with whom we wish to remain close, regardless of the distance," Ambassador Celarié stated during the event.
Likewise, she mentioned that Israel and El Salvador share historical milestones that have united them, including the recognition granted 15 years ago by the Yad Vashem Institute to Colonel José Arturo Castellanos as "Righteous Among the Nations" for having saved numerous lives during the Holocaust.
His legacy remains a pillar in the relationship between our nations and an inspiration to continue working together for a shared future, the official noted.
"El Salvador's Republic Square is now a meeting point, a place of exchange, memory, and cooperation. That is why we are delighted to inaugurate this space that strengthens the ties between our nations and, above all, with the city of Ramla, the city of the world in Israel," the diplomat added.
He also noted that El Salvador is currently undergoing a profound transformation. "We are being reborn after difficult decades, guided by the leadership of President Nayib Bukele, whose example of administration transcends borders and powerfully projects our country to the world," she added.
Finally, Ambassador Celarié thanked Ramla Mayor Michael Vidal for his openness, for making this place a symbol of lasting friendship, and for allowing us to walk together on the path of respect, collaboration, and hope.
"We wish to honor the Salvadorans through this space, as well as recognize it as a country that has provided significant support to the people of Israel," he concluded.
Present among the guests were Ambassadors, Diplomats, State Officials who included : Matanya (Matti) Cohen Head of the Latin America and Caribbean Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem and former Israel Ambassador to El Salvador; Maya Karmely Sommer Director, Mexico and Central America Department at Israel MFA , MK Simcha Rothman , Head of the Parliamentary Friendship Group for El Salvador. , David Cohen former Ambassador of Israel to El Salvador; Yosef Livne former Israel Ambassador to El Salvador; Ms. Ilil Podliszewski Lavi, Foreign Affairs Advisor for Latin America for the Mayor's Office of Ramle, Dr.Mauricio Dimant Hebrew University, Coordinator of the Latin American Unit at the Harry S. Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace , Gabriel Hayon, Chairman of the Diplomatic Institute and more
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The President of the Argentine Republic, Javier Milei, was received with full honors in an official ceremony in the Israeli Parliament by Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana, President of Israel Isaac Herzog, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana stated: "This is a historic moment in Israel-Argentina relations. With you, the friendship between the two countries has deepened. It is an honor to welcome you to the heart of Israeli democracy. We will not forget how Argentina's voting pattern in international institutions changed upon taking office. How you supported us in the first and most difficult moments of October 7th, when we needed our friends most." Not only did you condemn Hamas, but you declared it a terrorist organization, froze its assets, traveled to Israel on a solidarity visit following the attack, hugged the families of the victims, and expressed solidarity with the families of those kidnapped. You have called the institution hypocritical, the "many-armed whale," on the UN stage, attacked its anti-Israel policy against the only democracy in the Middle East, and opposed the despicable arrest warrants issued against the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense. You have stood up to Iran, the malign force currently financing the war being waged against Israel on seven fronts. Argentina, under your leadership, has emerged as a courageous ally of Israel, an ally that carries the torch of moral clarity. This torch burns brightly today, and we will hold it together to continue strengthening the alliance between our two free and proud democracies, which stand firm against the winds of time. By supporting the State of Israel, you and the Argentine people have intertwined yourselves in the eternal history of the Jewish people. Long live the State of Israel, long live Argentina, long live freedom!Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: "Thank you for supporting us in the fight against the forces of darkness. You stood firm for the truth and against falsehood, understanding that this is a just war like no other." "Together we will achieve great things for the benefit of Argentina and Israel." Together we will move forward toward more years of courageous, strong, and lasting friendship. Javier, you are a true friend. With this visit, we are taking our relations to new heights. 12,000 kilometers separate Buenos Aires, Israel, and the Knesset in Jerusalem. This great distance is offset by the closeness of our hearts.A year and a half ago, you burst into the presidency of your country. You brought with you a unique, authentic, and decisive leadership style. An overwhelming style, and from the very first moment, you expressed your total support for Israel. For 20 months, we have been fighting the human monsters who kidnapped, raped, and beheaded us on October 7th. In the face of this brutal and unprecedented aggression, you said clearly: we stand by you in the battle against the forces of darkness. Thank you for standing by us in the battle against the forces of darkness. You stood on the side of truth and against lies, understanding that this is a just war without equal. It is a barbaric war that threatens the entire world.Opposition Leader, MP Yair Lapid: "Mr. President, you come to us at a difficult time for the people of Israel. Because that is what true friends do. They come to support us in difficult times. You come to us after the greatest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. Our children are being kidnapped in the tunnels of Gaza, and the world, as always, blames us.The war in Gaza can stop tomorrow. If Hamas lays down its weapons, there will be no war. If Hamas leaves Gaza, the children will not die. Why does the world demand that Israel stop a war we did not start? Why doesn't the world demand that Hamas stop fighting?" Golda Meir, former Prime Minister of Israel, once said: "If the Arabs decide one day to lay down their arms, there will be no war. If the Israelis decide one day to lay down their arms, there will no longer be a State of Israel."Mr. President, we live in a time where lies are more powerful than the truth. Terrorists call themselves "freedom fighters," murderous terrorist organizations call themselves "human rights organizations." It takes a special kind of character to see through lies. You have that strength. We appreciate it.Lapid addressed Milei in Spanish and said: "Sir, since the Prime Minister doesn't speak Spanish, I can tell you in secret that we disagree on almost nothing. But there are two things we agree on.The first is that Jews have the right to defend themselves. Israel will not surrender or bend. Neither in the face of terrorism nor in the face of lies.The second is that your friendship and support for Israel moves us all, and we welcome you on your visit to the Holy Land."
Lapid returned to Hebrew and addressed the Argentine president's economic reforms: "The president before you, Honorable Knesset, is not only a great friend of Israel, but also a true economic right-winger. He is a right-winger through and through. And that's why, do you know what the first thing he did was the first day he took office, in December 2023?
The first thing he did was close half of the ministries. He closed all the unnecessary ministries. Today they have eight ministries. A country of 46 million people. Enough for them. He cut jobs, fired his cronies, reduced social benefits, fought against the culture of leisure and living at the expense of others.At the special Knesset plenary session, where he received an impressive standing ovation, the Argentine president stated: "Argentina stands with you in these difficult days.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of much of the international community, which is being manipulated by terrorists and turning victims into perpetrators. When both There are good and bad sides; there is no moral equality.
Argentina was one of the first countries to recognize the State of Israel in 1947, and I am very honored to be the first Argentine president to give a speech in the Israeli Parliament.
President Milei officially announced the relocation of the Argentine Embassy to Jerusalem in 2026.
With the Hamas attack on October 7, the people of Israel fell victim to the greatest cruelty of the last 80 years. We see the shadow of antisemitism returning, even to Western countries. The humanitarian lessons we thought were unforgettable have eroded. We thought we had put an end to barbarism, but the tragedy of July 10 woke us from that dream. We Argentines experienced it firsthand at the Israeli embassy in the 1990s, where 114 people were murdered. On October 7, 251 people were kidnapped, including 21 American citizens. Four Argentine citizens remain in captivity, and we will continue to demand their release. Liberation.
The West is being tested by various forms of barbarism that attack it. The West is being poisoned from within by the barbarism of the relativist movement that has distorted our morality. Like that climate activist who became a hitman in exchange for a little media attention, claiming she was kidnapped when in fact hostages are being held in inhumane conditions in Gaza.
The point is that the way basic moral principles have been corrupted paves the way for terrorism, as it legitimizes the methods of unscrupulous terrorists. How can the world allow a murderous terrorist organization to continue holding innocent civilians hostage?
When both sides are good and evil, there is no moral equality. Argentina will speak out and defend nations that want to defend Western culture. At the beginning of my term, I said that I consider Israel and the United States to be our two main strategic partners. In the past, we have allied ourselves with tyrants, intolerance, and oppression because that was the direction they wanted to take the country, but we have We have chosen freedom and Western, democratic values.
Sharing the same ideals makes us allies. Our government affirms Israel's right to defend itself.
We did not hesitate to declare Hamas a terrorist organization, and in 2026 we will move our embassy to Jerusalem. Tomorrow we will sign a memorandum on freedom and democracy, and the fight against terrorism and antisemitism.
It is important to understand that we are in the midst of a battle between good and evil, and that we begin to lose it when we begin to fail to distinguish between the two.
The international community urgently needs to reconnect with its moral compass. To decide, it is enough to look at the facts: on the one hand, barbaric terrorism that only kills and destroys, and on the other, the only bastion in the region where there is freedom and democracy.
Argentina is experiencing its own exodus; it is liberating itself after 100 years of political past and has become one of the countries with the highest tax burden in the world. Our government inherited more than 50% poverty. They elected a new man. a political outsider who can lead the nation. We were elected to make Argentina a freer country, and we won't rest until we achieve it.
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