For first time in over 12 years Israeli FM to address top EU body

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is set to address a European Union forum on Monday. The last Foreign Minister to do was was Tzipi Livni, over 12 years ago.

Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid is seen in in the plenum during the inauguration of the 24th Knesset, on April 6, 2021.

Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid is seen in in the plenum during the inauguration of the 24th Knesset, on April 6, 2021.

(photo credit: ALEX KOLOMOISKY/YEDIOT AHARONOT/POOL)

ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

JULY 8, 2021 20:23