In an interview aired on Saudi channel Al Arabiya, President Isaac Herzog said peace with Saudi Arabia is his dream and expressed respect for President Trump and Vice President Vance. He also said his 'heart aches' for every innocent Palestinian civilian killed, according to the Times of Israel.
President Isaac Herzog's interview with Saudi channel Al Arabiya, first reported by The Zioneer at 22:18 Thursday, yielded additional quotes in a subsequent Times of Israel account. In the interview, Herzog reiterated his desire for a peace agreement with Riyadh, calling it 'my dream.' He also expressed respect for President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Notably, Herzog offered sympathy for Palestinian civilians killed in the conflict, saying his 'heart aches' for every innocent Palestinian civilian killed. The remarks reflect a broader diplomatic opening by the Israeli president toward the Arab world, even as the security situation remains tense. The exact context of the interview and the full extent of the Saudi response remain unclear. The presidency has not issued additional comment.
2 developments
- StrongPresident Herzog tells Fox News: 'How can you talk peace when Hezbollah hijacked Lebanon?'
- DevelopingHerzog says in Arabic: if you make peace and dismantle Hezbollah, I may consider pardoning Netanyahu
- DevelopingPresident Herzog thanks President Trump
- StrongPresident Herzog calls on EU to back Israel-Lebanon agreement, urges Lebanon to reject Hezbollah
Source and signal
- Internal intake