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The State of Israel issued a statement regarding the opening of the 65th Israel Festival.

According to the statement, the event, described as the country's international festival of theater, music, dance and interdisciplinary arts, opened with an aerial acrobatics performance titled "Held by a String" above the Hinnom Valley in Jerusalem.

The opening performance was inspired by the act performed nearly 40 years ago by tightrope walker Philippe Petit in the same valley. Four aerial acrobats took part in the show, accompanied by the Jerusalem East and West Orchestra and the Jerusalem Youth Chorus.

The statement noted that the performance aimed to celebrate creativity, connection and hope.