The Iranian Minister to Israel, Reza Safinia, yesterday held a formal reception at his legation, the first such function to be held by a foreign diplomat in Jerusalem since it was proclaimed Israel’s capital. Israel Premier David Ben Gurion, several members of the Cabinet and both Chief Rabbis of Israel attended.
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