In an opinion piece for the Times of Israel, journalist Ronen Shnidman questions whether Mount Herzl is the appropriate burial site for the family of Theodor Herzl, arguing that Serbia's decision to approve the transfer of the visionary's grandparents' remains was motivated by courting the Trump administration rather than a genuine connection to Jerusalem.
Ronen Shnidman, a journalist for the Times of Israel, published an opinion piece Wednesday questioning whether Mount Herzl is the appropriate final resting place for the family of Theodor Herzl. Shnidman argues that Serbia's recent approval to transfer the remains of Herzl's grandparents to Israel was motivated by a desire to court the Trump administration rather than by a genuine connection to Jerusalem. The transfer of the remains of Shimon and Rivka Herzl took place in a ceremony in Belgrade on July 30, as reported by The Zioneer. Shnidman's column adds a critical perspective on the diplomatic dimensions of the event, suggesting that the Serbian government's decision was part of a broader geopolitical calculation. The opinion piece does not directly challenge the burial itself but raises questions about the symbolism of placing the family on Mount Herzl, Israel's national cemetery.
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