Itongadol.- Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper vowed Sunday night that Israel will always be able to count on his country for support, as he announced plans to visit Israel at the beginning of next year. This will mark his first visit ever to the Jewish state.
Harper made the announcement at at the Toronto, Canada KKL-JNF annual gala dinner, where he raised the roof with a surprise rock performance. Addressing the audience at the event, the premier – this year\’s guest of honor – was dressed in surprisingly casual attire, the reason for which soon became clear as he stunned the crowd by becoming the lead singer and keyboard player of a four-person rock band.
Ahead of his musical performance, Harper stressed that Israel, Canada and the western world share threats. "We understand the future of our country depends on having a free and democratic state in the Middle East."
"Israel will always have Canada," he emphasized.
Harper\’s show included renditions of Neil Diamond\’s Sweet Caroline and Jumping Jack Flash by The Rolling Stones. He wrapped up the set, quipping that he "has a day job" to get back to, before satisfying his audience\’s demand for an encore with a Beatles\’ number.