Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid has sent a Rosh Hashanah message to Jewish people around the world.

In a tweet accompanied by a video, the Premier called for unity.

He said: “My hope for the Jewish people this year is that we remember that we are one family.

"It does not matter if you are orthodox, secular, reform or conservative. It does not matter which synagogue you pray at, or if you pray at all.

Prime Minister Yair Lapid wishes all the Jewish people around the world a Shana Tova, happy new year! 🍎🍯
שנה טובה ומתוקה! pic.twitter.com/98B8niSuET

— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) September 25, 2022

“It does not matter where you were born or what language you speak. We are one people with one shared story and one shared homeland.

"We should focus on what unites us and know how to talk about the things we disagree on. That’s what a family does.

"This year let’s write the next chapter of our story - a story of unity.

"From here in Jerusalem on behalf of myself and the government of Israel, I want to wish you and your loved ones a Shana Tova - a Happy New Year.”