British Prime Minister at Yad Vashem Sunday

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British Prime Minister at Yad Vashem Sunday

(July 17, 2008 -- Jerusalem) The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Gordon Brown, will visit Yad Vashem on Sunday, July 20, 2008. He will be accompanied by Yad Vashem Chairman Avner Shalev.

Following are media arrangements for his visit:

8:15: Arrival and tour of Holocaust History Museum - CLOSED to Cameras

Hall of Names in the Holocaust History Museum: PHOTO-OP: POOL

9:15: Wreath-laying ceremony at Hall of Remembrance - OPEN

9:30: Children’s Memorial - CLOSED to Cameras

9:40: Signing of the Guest Book, Janusz Korczak Square - OPEN

Media who are interested in covering the Prime Minister’s visit must arrive at Yad Vashem’s Visitors Center at 7:45 on Sunday, with a valid GPO card.

POOL:

Israeli Press Stills: Flash 90

Foreign Press Stills: AFP

Contact:

Estee Yaari / Foreign Media Liaison / Yad Vashem