State of Israel Bonds medal awarded in 2018 to Stephan Harper
Over 900 guests participate in Israel Bonds event celebrating Israel 70
May 14th, 2018
In celebration of Israel's 70th anniversary, Israel Bonds honored former prime minister Stephen Harper on the actual date - May 14 - that David Ben-Gurion declared Israel's independence. The event was held at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim in Montreal.
Harper, a steadfast advocate of Israel, declared, "Our support for Israel's right to exist is unwavering, her right to self-defense unequivocal and her right to peaceful recognition unfaltering."
Robert Issenman, event co-chair and Board Member of Israel Bonds, introduced Harper, praising him as a "fierce critic of anti-Semitism." Issenman referred to Harper's 2014 speech to the Knesset when he was prime minister, in which he stated, "Canada supports Israel because it is right to do so, and through fire and water, Canada will stand by you."
https://www.israelbonds.ca/stephen-harper-thankyou/
