"Having differences and being able to voice them is a sign of strength—the strength of our democracy and our people," says the Israeli president.
"Having differences and being able to voice them is a sign of strength—the strength of our democracy and our people," says the Israeli president.
The number of Jews in Israel is 7.2 million—up from 7.08 million last year.
The multitudes continue to arrive despite travel warnings from Israel and pleas from Ukraine.
In a video shown at the event, the President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa congratulated the Portuguese Jewish community.
An Oval Office meeting will not take place during Netanyahu's U.S. trip, following an internal White House debate on the matter.
The programme included visits to Kadoorie Synagogue, the Holocaust Museum and the Jewish Museum of Oporto.