Zeman receives award for long-term support for Israel

The Czech president, Miloš Zeman, received an award recognising his long-term support for Israel on Monday. The Gershon Jacobson Jewish Continuity Foundation presented him with its Warrior for Truth award at a gala evening in New York.

Mr. Zeman arrived in the US city on Sunday ahead of an address at the United Nations General Assembly. He is reported to be planning to speak about the battle against terrorism in Tuesday’s speech.