On Thursday, US Secretary of State MikePompeovisited Yad Vashem Holocaust museum, the Kosel, toured the Western Wall tunnels & Wilson’s Arch excavations and visited the Shaarei Teshuva synagogue in the tunnels.
Pompeo was joined by Prime Minister Netanyahu and US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman. Pompeo became thehighest-ranking U.S. official to visit the Kosel with any Israeli leader.
Also Thursday, President Trump made a surprise announcement that the US will endorse Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
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עם מזכיר המדינה האמריקני, ידידי מייק פומפאו, בכותל המערבי pic.twitter.com/QCk2676doF
— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) March 21, 2019
An incredible privilege to pray with people from around the world at the Western Wall. May all of our appeals for peace be granted. pic.twitter.com/GUp9GOCWzz
— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) March 22, 2019
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Today, @SecPompeo participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at @yadvashem in Jerusalem. @usembassyjlm pic.twitter.com/JFZYa1vueb
— Department of State (@StateDept) March 21, 2019
Incredibly moving and humbling visit to @yadvashem. The U.S. stands shoulder to shoulder with Israel and will continue to combat all forms of anti-Semitism. #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/Cq34eQhtCz
— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) March 22, 2019
US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo @SecPompeo visited Yad Vashem this morning.
He inscribed the following in the Visitors' Book:
"I am humbled to be present at Yad Vashem the hallowed place dedicated to keeping alive the memory of the Holocaust" pic.twitter.com/uiDEL8raLq
— Yad Vashem (@yadvashem) March 21, 2019
Great visit to #Israel to meet with good friends @netanyahu & @PresidentRuvi. Built upon our strong partnership for peace, security, and prosperity in the region. My deepest thanks to @USAmbIsrael for hosting me! pic.twitter.com/smskztLE8I
— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) March 22, 2019
Always an honor to meet with our @StateDept family around the globe – thanks to all serving at @usembassyjlm for your continuous hard work & dedication. pic.twitter.com/Muo4IIac9k
— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) March 21, 2019
Delighted to meet with @PresidentRuvi in #Jerusalem today. The friendship between the U.S. and Israel has never been stronger. pic.twitter.com/YbGZ6jexpT
— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) March 21, 2019
.@netanyahu and I had far-ranging discussion of regional issues, including efforts to counter the Iranian regime's malign influence. The U.S. is firmly committed to Israel’s security. pic.twitter.com/EOqRUvfVac
— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) March 21, 2019
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