Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended his congratulations in a phone call late Sunday to Paralympian bronze medalist Moran Samuel.
The athlete, who brought Israel its 381st Paralympics medal, won the honor in Rio for Israel’s delegation in rowing.
Earlier Sunday, Netanyahu congratulated all of the Paralympic Israeli athletes in his opening remarks to the government cabinet meeting.
“They represent the Israeli spirit at its best,” he said.
“I call on the citizens of Israel to watch the games and see our athletes. Israel television broadcasts any live broadcast of all Israeli athletes participating in these games. There is also a daily half hour summary, and we are now working to try to bring the games to everyone on the internet.
“Watch the games, support our athletes. They are simply heroes. Good luck to them.”