President Herzog: Elections are not a civil war, we have a historical responsibility

President Isaac Herzog said in a speech Tuesday evening that general elections do not constitute a civil war, and that the nation bears a historical responsibility. The full speech was published.

President Isaac Herzog on Tuesday evening stated that elections are not a civil war and that the nation bears a historical responsibility. The full speech has been published. Herzog's remarks were made against the backdrop of Israel's upcoming general elections, with political tensions running high.

3 developments

1. 4 hours ago · 20:27 · 21 JulLatest

   Herzog warned of election threats, including potential foreign interference.

2. 20:27 · 21 Jul

   Herzog cites briefing by Shin Bet and Elections Committee on integrity threats.

3. 20:27 · 21 Jul

   President Herzog: Elections are not a civil war, we have a historical responsibility

• Strong7 hours ago · 17:44 · 21 JulOn Tisha B'Av eve and election campaign: Herzog to deliver special statement at 20:15
• Strong4 hours ago · 20:33 · 21 JulHerzog: Shin Bet, elections chief warned of threats two weeks ago; 'elections are not a civil war'
• Developing19:28 · 14 JulPresident Herzog: Elections in three months, 'just not a civil war'
• Developing11:24 · 7 JulPresident Herzog warns internal discord threatens national cohesion, calls for lawful protest

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