Date
2019-04-01
Category
Politics
Location
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Archive
Event #288
On April 1, 2019, President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During the visit, Bolsonaro and Netanyahu approached the wall and placed their hands on its stones, following customary gestures of respect.
The visit was part of Bolsonaro’s official trip to Israel and was covered by international media. Bolsonaro discussed support for Israel and the bilateral relations between Brazil and Israel during the itinerary that included the visit to the Western Wall.
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