Netanyahu, Peres congratulate Ze'evi after win
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Israeli judo wrestler Arik Ze'evi and congratulated him on winning the European judo championship Saturday.
"You touched all of us," Netanyahu said. "You put on a show on behalf of the state of Israel; you brought us great honor and hope."
Meanwhile, President Shimon Peres also conveyed his well-wishes, writing that he is "filled with amazement and appreciation over this wonderful gold medal win." (Attila Somfalvi)
