DODIK WISHED HERZOG AND NETANYAHU HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY OF ISRAEL

BANJA LUKA, APRIL 29 /SRNA/ - Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik extended his congratulations to the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the occasion of Israel's Independence Day – Yom Ha'atzmaut, wishing them peace, health, and success throughout the country, as well as wherever Jews live and work.

In his congratulatory message to Herzog, on the occasion of the holiday celebrated from April 30 to May 1, Dodik highlighted that the State of Israel and its people have faced numerous challenges and sufferings since 1948, when Israel declared its independence, up to the present day. "Our task is to remember these events, the suffering, and the people who endured the most. I take this opportunity to wish you the greatest possible personal happiness, much success in your term, as well as peace and security to the people of the State of Israel. May the celebration of Yom Ha'atzmaut in the State of Israel continue to be a happy one for many years to come," said Dodik in his message to the President of Israel. In his message to Netanyahu, Dodik emphasized that since October 7, 2024, Israel has been going through the most challenging times since its founding in 1948. "Republika Srpska remains firmly with Israel in these challenging times, times of the fight against terrorism," said Dodik in his message to the Prime Minister of the State of Israel.