Victoria Meirav, Head of the International Governments Relations at KKL-JNF: "KKL-JNF, in collaboration with the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provides Fir trees that were especially grown for this purpose to the foreign embassies in Israel, so that their staffs can celebrate in the holiday season. This ongoing tradition is meant to respect our friends from all over the world, which avoiding tree cutting and protecting the environment. We wish happy Hannukah celebrations to all the people of Israel, and merry Christmas to all those who celebrate the holiday."
Representatives of the Embassies of Panama and India in Israel. Photograph: Bilal Asala and Hiroi Amra, KKL-JNF
Representatives of the Embassies of Panama and India in Israel. Photograph: Bilal Asala and Hiroi Amra, KKL-JNF