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Isaac Herzog, a veteran politician and the scion of a prominent Israeli family, has been elected president, a largely ceremonial role.

An anonymous vote was held on June 2 among the 120 members of the Knesset, or parliament.

Israel's ambassador to Romania, David Saranga, believes that amid the rising anti-globalization trends, the role of multicultural societies must be strengthened. "Despite the past, with both good and terrible times, this bridge between people has shaped a strong relationship between Israel and Germany.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed satisfaction on Monday over a tourism cooperation agreement during joint statements with his host and Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu.

Greek Premier Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone conversation on Friday afternoon to discuss the challenges their countries are facing in fighting Covid-19.

The two officials "exchanged best experiences and lessons as the struggle against the pandemic continues," the Israeli embassy in Athens said in a press release.

Jews barely figure. According to the 2011 census, the Jewish community counts a mere 110 people, although the World Jewish Congress estimates 400 to 500 Jews now live in the country.

The Jewish community in Moldova is a shadow of its former size, having being devastated by waves of pogroms before the Nazi Holocaust struck in the 1940s.

"About a century ago, almost half of the population in Moldova was Jewish," Rabbi Izakson recalled.

Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias will visit Israel on Thursday discuss developments in the East Mediterranean in meetings with the prime minister and his Israeli counterpart.

Dendias is expected to focus on Turkey's activities in the region, as well as Greek-Israeli collaboration.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is traveling to Israel today on his first foreign visit since the coronavirus outbreak. The message is clear, and it is being sent out in several directions. After deepening their mutually beneficial relationship (which is not aimed at any third country) for a decade, Greece and Israel are pushing ties to a new level.

Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has talked on the phone with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. They discussed measures to tackle COVID-19. So far, Israeli scientists have not managed to develop a sufficiently reliable rapid test, BNR reported.

AGERPRES special correspondent Florentina Peia reports: Romania's President Klaus Iohannis continues his visit to Israel on Wednesday, and he is scheduled to meet leader of Israel's Blue & White alliance Binyamin 'Benny' Gantz.