Rishon L’Tzion Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef Shlita telephoned Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu prior to his departing for the USA for a first meeting with President Donald Trump. Rav Yosef said “May HKBH be with your words and that you be a shaliach for all of Am Yisrael”.

Rav Yosef wished him success in the meeting and PM Netanyahu responded “I will try to do everything possible for Israel’s security. I am reminded of those conversations that I had with you father prior to traveling and I feel those brachos continue through you”.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)