Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, offered his condolences to Israeli counterpart Gabi Ashkenazi on the victims of the stampede, which occurred during a festival at Mount Meron.
During a telephone conversation with the Ashkenazi on Friday, Sheikh Abdullah expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to the Israeli government and people, and to the families of the victims. He wished the injured a speedy recovery.
WAM