The Governor of Guanabara State informed Israeli Ambassador Itzhak Harkavi Tuesday that Rio’s newest municipal school will be named in honor of the late Premier Levi Eshkol of Israel who visited this city shortly before his death three years ago. The school will be known as “Escola Levi Eshkol.” Two other public schools in Rio […]

The Knesset held memorial services today for the late Premier Levi Eshkol on the occasion of the first anniversary of his death. President Zalman Shazar was present. Speaker of the Knesset Reuben Barkat delivered a eulogy. A minute’s silence was observed and the Knesset adjourned for a half hour before resuming its regular business.