Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Rome for a 3-day diplomatic visit.
Protesters against the government blocked roads to Ben-Gurion airport in a bid to thwart his plans, forcing the PM to fly to the airport by helicopter.
Netanyahu will meet in Rome with his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni. He and his wife Sara will also meet with Jewish leaders.
Netanyahu is expected to push Italy’s hard-right leader to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
KAN's Mark Weis spoke with Avi Pazner, formerly Israel’s ambassador to Italy, and asked him why PM Netanyahu is travelling to Rome at this juncture.
(Photo: Koby Gideon/Flash90)
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