President of Ukraine Plants Olive Tree at Grove of Nations in Jerusalem

1/7/2016
photo: Yoav Devir
“An olive tree symbolizes peace, and this is precisely what is needed in Ukraine and also in Israel. ” said President Petro Poroshenko.

President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine, who planted an olive tree in the Grove of Nations on Tuesday, December 22, is the 81st head of state to plant a tree in this unique grove, which overlooks the green landscapes of Jerusalem.

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