Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: Prime Minister Stephen Harper

Prime Minister Stephen Harper: In the struggle for democracy and the fights against intolerance and terrorism, Harper said that Canada has many good reasons to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel, according to The Star. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been effusive in his praise the previous evening when he welcomed Harper as he kicked off his Middle East tour, calling the prime minister a great friend of the Jewish people and JERUSALEM In a historic address, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said that Ottawas staunch support of Israel is a moral imperative, vital to Canadas own strategic interests. Canada and Israel are the greatest of friends, and the most natural of allies, Harper said Monday evening. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.