President of the Moroccan House of Councilors postpones Israel trip due to illness

Published: SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 05:16

Updated: SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 16:06

Workers carry a flag in preparation for "The Negev Summit" to be hosted by Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and attended by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and the Foreign Ministers of the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco and Egypt in Sde Boker, Israel, March 27, 2022. (photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN) — Workers carry a flag in preparation for "The Negev Summit" to be hosted by Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and attended by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and the Foreign Ministers of the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco and Egypt in Sde Boker, Israel, March 27, 2022.

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Enaam Mayara was supposed to visit Ramallah on Wednesday and the Knesset on Thursday.

The Moroccan senate leader's Knesset visit canceled due to a medical emergency

President of the Moroccan House of Councillors Enaam Mayara's visit to the Knesset on Thursday was canceled after he fell in and was hospitalized in Jordan on Wednesday.

Mayara was supposed to visit Ramallah on Wednesday morning with a delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean but was forced to cancel after being rushed into hospital.

"Unfortunately, because of a medical emergency, I am unable to go to the Knesset," said Mayara. "I know that much effort was invested in preparations for my visit, and I would like to express my appreciation for all involved."

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana wished Mayara a speedy recovery.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana is seen at a discussion and a vote on the reasonableness standard bill at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem on July 23, 2023. (credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)

When Mayara returns to Morocco, a new date will be set for the visit.

"The relations between the kingdom of Morocco and the State of Israel are a common interest of both nations and together we will continue to deepen them," he said.