In 1977 President Anwar Sadat 
of Egypt made an historic visit to 
the City of Peace. In the guest 
book of the Yad VaShem Holo-
caust Museum he wrote, "May 
God guide our steps toward 
peace. Let us end all suffering 
for mankind". The symbolism of 
Sadat's visit to the city was very 
important in persuading Israelis 
of the sincerity of his wish for 
peace.