President Isaac Herzog will issue a special statement at 20:15 Jerusalem time, addressing the upcoming elections and Tisha B'Av, according to an announcement. The President clarified the statement is not about a pardon.
President Isaac Herzog is scheduled to deliver a special statement at 20:15 Jerusalem time on Tuesday evening. The President's office announced that the address will focus on the upcoming elections and Tisha B'Av, the Jewish day of mourning. The statement also clarifies that it is not related to a pardon. The timing of the statement, ahead of Tisha B'Av (which begins at sunset on Wednesday) and amid the election campaign, suggests a message of national unity or reflection. Further details on the content are expected during the address.
2 developments
- DevelopingIn Tisha B'Av address, President Herzog warns of election threats, calls for national unity
- DevelopingHerzog held long conversation with Netanyahu before tweet — Amit Segal (N12)
- StrongHerzog: Shin Bet, elections chief warned of threats two weeks ago; 'elections are not a civil war'
- StrongPresident Herzog: Israel-Lebanon talks resume Monday in Washington; Hezbollah disarmament must be part of any deal
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