Ambassador Oded Ben-Hur said Sharon extended the invitation in a letter presented today to Benedict by Israeli Communications Minister Dalia Itzik and Israeli Government Secretary Israel Maimon.
Ben-Hur said that when the content of the letter was explained, Benedict responded by saying in English that he would be delighted to visit Israel.
(AFP/AP)
Ben-Hur said that when the content of the letter was explained, Benedict responded by saying in English that he would be delighted to visit Israel.
(AFP/AP)