President Isaac Herzog said Tuesday in Metula that the towns along the border are the ones defending the state of Israel — they are the front line — and that Israel must ensure its citizens' security even as diplomacy enters the picture.
President Isaac Herzog visited Metula on Tuesday and remarked that the communities along the border 'are the ones defending the State of Israel — they are the front line.' He added that Israel must ensure the security of its citizens 'even when statecraft enters the picture.' The remarks come amid ongoing tensions on the northern border and continuing diplomatic engagement between Jerusalem and Washington. Herzog's comments echo the security-first framing that has characterized Israeli public discourse in recent weeks, including statements by Prime Minister Netanyahu about maintaining freedom of military action to protect northern residents.
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