Tag: Isaac Herzog

The US is poised to impose sanctions on Iran's missile and drone program as well as entities supporting the IRGC and Iran’s Defense Ministry.

"We know from bitter history that appeasement does not work. It doesn't only make things worse; it actually emboldens the aggressor."

"Douglas Murray has been at the forefront, speaking out eloquently, wisely and convincingly in defense of Israel, and in defense of the truth and values we all share."

"Fighting terrorism is a major international challenge, and the countries of the world must firmly fight it together."

Hebrew University social media researcher Tom Divon noted that some content had been removed from the platform, albeit only after an extended period, and some had not been removed at all.

The Israeli president spoke next to a picture of Kfir Bibas, who turned one years old in captivity Thursday.

Israel's president said Israel must first deal with its emotional trauma after Oct. 7 and its need for security.

"It should be obvious that little toddlers will be released with their mother and hopefully with a father as soon as possible."

"We all kindle a flame, we light a candle, and stand for the simple, basic truth: together, the light will overcome.”

"Israel has a right and indeed a responsibility to defend this nation and its people in a manner that reflects the values that we share."

"Women, men, children, as well as members of the [Bedouin] community serving in the security forces were brutally taken in the war."

"They would have killed every last one of us, murdered every last one of us if they could."

The senators viewed a video of some of the atrocities perpetrated against Israeli civilians and troops, including murder, decapitation, rape and abduction.

The commanders described the measures used by the division to disrupt and thwart sovereignty violations in the area of the border.

“The United States will continue to support the efforts of President [Isaac] Herzog and other Israeli leaders as they seek to build a broader consensus through political dialogue.”

Congressional leaders said the address reaffirms Israel’s special relationship with the United States.

Neither man took questions and Biden’s staff escorted media from the room immediately following their statements.

Biden is allegedly withholding the invitation over his opposition to the Israeli government's planned judicial reforms.

Herzog is expected to address the Congress on Wednesday, July 19; he will meet with the vice president the same day.

The White House is still snubbing the Prime Minister of Israel.

Netanyahu: "I "commend our forces who sought contact and eliminated the terrorist."

"I appeal to you, my brothers and sisters, citizens of Israel, at this sacred moment, from here, the wall of longing and tears, from which the Divine Presence has never moved, and I ask us to mourn and grieve—together; may we let that feeling of longing envelop us—together."

“We must remember: there is nothing postmodern or relativistic about Holocaust remembrance. Absolute evil existed in the form of the Nazis and their accomplices."

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: "In these moments we leave all disputes, accusations, and political considerations and unite against our enemies."

The president's proposal makes nearly everything the coalition is trying to fix even worse.

“Now it depends on our national leadership, the coalition and the opposition, who need to rise to the occasion,” said the Israeli president.

“I believe with all my heart that this moment of crisis can be turned into a defining constitutional moment."

Gantz said, "History won't forgive whoever didn't try to stop a civil war."

The New York Democrat will be accompanied by a delegation of his fellow Senate Democrats; they are expected to be in Israel February 23-25.

Netanyahu asked permission to make a statement about the president's compromise offer.