Speaking at the B’Sheva Group Jerusalem Conference, President Isaac Herzog calls for Israel to ensure that ties with both parties in the US remain strong.
“The alliance with the United States is essential for Israel, and we must maintain a courageous relationship with both sides – both Republicans and Democrats,” says Herzog. “Just last week, I hosted the US secretary of state, and we discussed our strategic cooperation on issues such as Iran and the release of the hostages. We must manage these relations carefully, transparently, and in close cooperation.”
He also calls for domestic unity and “a strong judicial system.”
“Sometimes I think that one day historians will look back on this period and ask – what were they arguing about?” says the president. “Didn’t they see the threats? We must restrain ourselves, speak up, listen, and maintain a strong judicial system. We must not descend into a controversy that will tear the people apart again. We built our country shoulder to shoulder, regardless of their political views, and we must act accordingly.”
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