Jerusalem: Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Sunday that India is a true friend of Israel, while thanking President Droupadi Murmu for her greetings on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, celebrated as the head of the year and the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve.
“Thank you, President Droupadi Murmu, for your good wishes. On behalf of the people of Israel, I extend our deepest gratitude. India is a true friend of Israel. As we begin the Jewish New Year, I wish you and the wonderful people of India peace, prosperity, good health, and harmony. May the deep bond of friendship between our two nations continue to flourish,” Herzog said on social media platform X.
On Saturday, President Murmu conveyed her greetings to President Herzog and the people of Israel.
“Excellency Isaac Herzong, on behalf of the people of India, I convey heartfelt Rosh Hashanah greetings to you and the Jewish community across Israel and the world. May the new year usher in peace, prosperity, good health and renewed hope for all,” the President’s Secretariat said on X.
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, celebrated as the “head of the year” and the anniversary of the creation of the world
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also conveyed his wishes to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and the people of Israel.
“Shana Tova! Wishing a very happy Rosh Hashanah to Prime Minister Netanyahu, the people of Israel and Jewish communities across the globe. May the new year be filled with peace, hope, good health and continued progress for all,” PM Modi said on X.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar also conveyed his wishes to his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar.
“On the occasion of Rosh Hashanah, extend warm wishes to Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, the Government and people of Israel. May the New Year bring peace, prosperity, good health & happiness for all. Shana Tova!” the EAM said on X.
(IANS)
