Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman paid a visit to Gush Etzion's Arugot Farms on Wednesday. Friedman was joined by his son and grandson on the visit. The site has breathtaking views overlooking the Judean Desert, the Dead Sea, Arad, and Jerusalem.
Friedman was hosted by the founders of the Arugot Farms Jeremy Gimpel, Ari Abramowitz, and Yossi Levitt.
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During his visit Ambassador Friedman told his hosts: "I give you much respect that you are beautifully building the Land of Israel. Keep up this important project. I'm sorry I didn't visit this place sooner."
Jeremy Gimpel Arugot Farms Co-Founder told Friedman: "When you spoke about moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem, there were threats and some thought it would lead to war. But just the opposite happened. It led to a peace deal with four Arab countries. This shows that the Nation of Israel will only make peace through strength and not territorial concessions. Giving away land would be a tremendous mistake."
Yossi Levitt, co-founder of the Arugot Farms, told Friedman "You did more for Israel during your time as ambassador than was done in the past 70 years." He explained that the farmers "hosted the former ambassador to say thank you for everything he did for the benefit of Israel."
