A group of 1,800 Christians, members of the Beth Shalom group, declared at a meeting in Zurich their unconditional solidarity with Israel. They agreed that Jerusalem must remain united in possession of Israel de jure and de facto. They sent a message to the Israel Government, extending their wishes for Israel’s peace and prosperity. The meeting was scheduled to coincide with Jerusalem Day.
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