Yuli Edelstein thanks Francis for promoting Israel

Yuli Edelstein thanks Francis at the Great Synagogue of Rome

“Your call for pilgrimages to the Land of Israel is extremely important. It will certainly bring massive tourism that will contribute to Israel`s economy — for the benefit of Jews and Arabs alike – and this may lead to stability and calm.”

Knesset Speaker, Yuli Edelstein, to Francis on the Day of Judaism, 17 January 2016

source: Times of Israel, “In Rome, Knesset head thanks pope for urging pilgrims to Holy Land”