Biden, Abbas and UAE crown prince express condolences to Herzog over mother’s death

President Isaac Herzog received calls from Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, who phoned to express their condolences over the passing of his mother, Aura Herzog.

“There is no doubt that the loss of a mother is a very difficult loss. I share your sorrow,” Abbas told Herzog, according to a statement from the latter’s office.

Herzog also received a letter of condolences from US President Joe Biden, who noted he met Aura Herzog when her late husband Chaim Herzog was president.

Thank you, my dear friend @POTUS Joe Biden, for this touching tribute to my late mother, Aura. Your personal memory of her touched me greatly. My family and I are deeply moved by your warm and kind words. pic.twitter.com/vfxjgCjBM7

— יצחק הרצוג Isaac Herzog (@Isaac_Herzog) January 12, 2022