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Despite the evidence presented, the accused claimed he is “not a violent person.”

"Foreign governments will not restrict the right of Jews to live in the land of Israel, and any such call is morally wrong and discriminatory against Jews," Sa'ar said.

Yitzhak Horowitz wrote in the Hebrew weekly magazine B’KeHila about his trip, which was illegal for most Israelis without special authorization, and the risk it posed to him.

"Honduras has a long history of friendship with the State of Israel and the Jewish people. We agreed to work to strengthen bilateral relations for the benefit of both countries," Sa'ar said.