The City Council of Paris has voted to name a junction of three major avenues the “Place D’Israel.” The junction is located next to the Israel Embassy.
In the resolution approving the designation, the City Council said the action was take because of the example of “mobility, dignity, courage and honor” of Israel which has become “the admiration of people everywhere.”
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