A translation of "Jerusalem" dot com - The website of the Israel Hayom newspaper revealed, on Sunday, a meeting held in the Efrat settlement, one of the Gush Etzion settlements between Bethlehem and Hebron , between local Palestinian personalities, and the leaders of the settlement and the surrounding settlements, in the presence of the Israeli Minister of Defense, Benny Gantz.

According to the site, the meeting was held on the occasion of the "Throne Day", and 8 years ago, local Palestinian personalities were hosted in these meetings.

Gantz told the audience: "In difficult times and the difficult security and political reality, I am pleased to attend such a celebration. The security challenge before us will not disappear and has become a part of our lives, and in return we yearn for peace in the future, and this is the key to living among us."

Gantz believed in dialogue and mutual recognition that it would be a key to reducing tension, strengthening bridges, and enjoying security, stressing the need to strive for peace in addition to maintaining security as a matter of utmost importance.

Many Palestinian local personalities, including businessmen and heads of local councils of villages (we reserve the names of those whose names were published), spoke during the same meeting.