At Independence Day event, Herzog wishes for peace with enemy states

Speaking at his annual Independence Day celebration for foreign diplomats, President Isaac Herzog expresses hope for peace with enemy states, including Syria and Lebanon.

“I pray for the moment when we will be able to come to agreements with more nations in this region,” he says, “including Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Syria, and the Palestinians.”

The Abraham Accords’ “anchors of security and wellbeing have held amidst terrible turmoil,” Herzog notes.

Herzog calls on the diplomats present at his Jerusalem residence to help end the captivity of the hostages in Gaza.

“I call upon all of your nations, all of your governments, and upon all people of morality, to see in this moment the moment to act swiftly and decisively to end this horrendous crime,” he says. “And bring all of them home. Every last one. Urgently.”