Jerusalem Aug 17 (IANS) Condoling the death of former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee Israel on Friday said that it will always remember him as a genuine friend.

"We extend our deepest condolences to the government and people of India at the loss of India s former Prime Minister Vajpayee " the Israel Foreign Ministry said on Twitter.

"He will always be remembered as a genuine friend of Israel " it stated.
Vajpayee 93 passed away on Thursday in New Delhi after a prolonged illness. His funeral was held on Friday.

--IANS ab/qd/bg