President Isaac Herzog expresses support for the cabinet’s decision to allow the resumption of humanitarian aid transfers to Gaza, calling it “critical for maintaining basic human conditions” in the Strip.
Speaking at the World Jewish Congress plenary assembly in Jerusalem, Herzog frames the move as a moral and strategic necessity.
“This step is vital in order for Israel to maintain its military capabilities, to operate in accordance with international humanitarian law, and most importantly, in order for us to maintain our humanity within this tragedy,” he says.
Acknowledging the brutality of the war, Herzog condemns Hamas as a “cruel, sinister enemy” responsible for “torturing innocent lives” and committing numerous atrocities.
Still, he says, “We are better. We will not allow our enemy to dehumanize us. We must be better. We will always lead with our humanity.”
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