The Office of the 11th President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog
Jerusalem, Israel
Joined August 2022
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On behalf of the State of Israel, I extend my warmest congratulations to Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri on her groundbreaking appointment as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Morocco by His Majesty King Mohammed VI. I wish her every success in this role.
King Mohammed VI has shown great leadership in striving for peace and strengthening the historic ties between our two peoples. May we all continue to work together to expand the circle of peace and tolerance in our region.
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Thank you President @NicusorDanRO for the warm welcome in Bucharest.
During our meeting, we discussed how to further strengthen the deep bilateral ties and cooperation between Romania and Israel in a range of fields.
We also spoke about the importance of the ongoing fight against antisemitism and Holocaust denial around the world, and the important steps Romania has taken to address this shameful phenomenon. 🇮🇱🇷🇴
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I have just landed in Romania to begin a state visit at the invitation of President @NicusorDanRO.
The special ties between our two nations are rooted in centuries of Jewish history in Romania. Today in Iași, we will remember a dark chapter in this story by commemorating one of the worst massacres of the Holocaust and honoring the victims of the pogrom and death trains with a belated, dignified Jewish burial.
In Bucharest, I will hold meetings with President Nicușor Dan and Romania's political leadership, and address the joint plenary of the Romanian Parliament, where I will pay tribute to the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Israel and Romania. I also look forward to meeting with members of Romania's vibrant Jewish community, which serves as a living bridge between our two nations.🇮🇱🇷🇴
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I was so sorry to learn of the passing of Abe Foxman, a legendary leader of the Jewish people, a champion of justice and equality, and a longtime, dear friend of mine.
Coming into a world at war, the Holocaust shaped Abe’s character and defined his mission: Combating antisemitism and hypocrisy, calling out racism and bias, speaking up for the Jewish people and the Jewish democratic Israel. His story, of rising from the ashes, is our story, the story of our people.
Abe’s decades at the helm of the Anti-Defamation League, positioned him as a prominent, distinguished force in the American Jewish community, and a bridge between Israel and the Diaspora. He was a passionate Zionist, a humanist, and an outspoken, wise friend. The affection and the respect we had for one another, enabled us to openly discuss every challenge and every obstacle. I am so grateful for the profound conversations we shared over the years, and for the brave leadership he exemplified.
I will miss Abe’s counsel and voice, and I know that his legacy and his message will live on.
I send my deepest condolences to Abe’s family and loved ones.
יהי זכרו ברוך.
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Thank you @POTUS @realDonaldTrump, the leader of the free world, for taking a historic and courageous decision.
I fully support you and Prime Minister Benjamin @Netanyahu and your teams in this decision to launch a bold, combined operation against the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism, which is responsible for decades of mass terror and murder around the world and aims to become a nuclear-armed state. I sincerely hope that this operation will bring a historic change and a better future for the whole Middle East and the entire world.
Let me be clear to all those who seek or threaten to harm us: the people of Israel are a strong nation. No one can break our spirit.
To the brave women and men of the IDF: I trust and support you. An entire nation stands behind you. May God bless you all, and may you all return home in peace.
To the United States military servicemen and women conducting this noble mission: thank you. Our partnership is a true blessing, advancing hope, prosperity, and security. Together, we will prevail. May God bless you, and may you all return home in peace.
We stand together with our friends and allies in the Middle East who are under attack from the Iranian regime. May God bless them and safeguard them from all harm.
To the people of Iran: I hope and pray that you will soon be able to see a better future of freedom.
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Thank you, President Taye Atske Selassie, for your warm welcome here in Ethiopia. I hope to welcome you for a reciprocal visit to Israel.
Israel and Ethiopia share a deep bond, strengthened by the Ethiopian Jewish community, which serves as an important bridge between our peoples.
During our meeting today, we spoke about many issues of mutual interest, and agreed to continue to work together to build on the historic ties and friendship between our two nations.
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I began my state visit to Ethiopia at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum, together with Foreign Minister @GHessebon, Mayor of Addis Ababa @AdanechAbiebie, and Israel's Ambassador @AmbAvrahamN.
Ethiopia is a great nation and a pivotal country in Africa. Today, we are strengthening our historic friendship. 🇮🇱🇪🇹
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I thank Governor-General Sam Mostyn for the invitation to visit Australia and the beautiful reception in Canberra today.
During our meeting, we spoke at length about the importance of the fight against antisemitism in the aftermath of the Bondi terror attack.
We also discussed ways to reinvigorate relations between Israel and Australia in a wide range of fields, including technology, science, agriculture, and tourism.
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The leaders of the J7 Taskforce on Antisemitism - representing the 7 largest Jewish communities in the Diaspora - had the honor to meet President @Isaac_Herzog earlier this week. In light of the sharp rise in antisemitism, it's imperative that Israel and Jewish communities around the globe deepen cooperation in the fight against this hate, and support Jewish resilience worldwide.
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I was pleased to meet this morning with a great friend, @SenJoniErnst of Iowa, at the end of her important tour of the Middle East.
We discussed the progress toward the next phase in Gaza, including the critical importance of bringing home the last hostage, Staff Sgt. Ran Gvili. I addressed the plight of the Kurds and Druze in Syria, whose safety and security cannot be ignored by the international community. Together, we touched upon this important topic and other regional challenges.
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I was pleased to meet with President @Abdirahmanirro of Somaliland here at Davos. I welcome the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two nations and look forward to deepening our bilateral cooperation for the benefit of both our peoples.
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Productive meetings and discussions with world leaders today at #WEF26 in Davos, including:
🇦🇿 @PresidentAz Aliyev of Azerbaijan
🇨🇭 President @ParmelinG of Switzerland
🇫🇮 President @alexstubb of Finland
🇨🇩 @Presidence_RDC Tshisekedi of DR Congo
🇪🇨 @Presidencia_Ec Noboa of Ecuador
🇱🇹 President @GitanasNauseda of Lithuania
🇷🇸 President @avucic of Serbia
🇵🇦 President of Panama @JoseRaulMulino
🇭🇷 PM @AndrejPlenkovic of Croatia
🇧🇦 PM @KristoBorjana of Bosnia and Herzegovina
🇨🇿 PM @AndrejBabis of Czechia
🇸🇪 @SwedishPM Ulf Kristersson
🇨🇭 Swiss Foreign Minister @IgnazioCassis
I also met with business leaders, including @Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and leaders of international organizations, including @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte, OECD Secretary-General @MathiasCormann, @ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric, @UNESCO Director-General, Khaled El-Enany, and many others.
In each meeting, I affirmed Israel’s support for international efforts to bring long-term peace and security to the Middle East. At the same time, I emphasized that the world cannot forget that one last hostage, Staff Sgt. Ran Gvili, is still being held captive in Gaza. We demand his immediate release, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement.
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I am deeply alarmed by rising Jew-hatred on university campuses around the world.
In recent weeks, I met with hundreds of university students from around the world. Their disturbing experiences of antisemitic and anti-Israel hatred on campuses, particularly in North America and Europe, cannot be ignored. We have all seen how antisemitic rhetoric can quickly turn into deadly violence against Jews. Now is the time for leaders in every field to take clear and decisive action against antisemitism.
My message to the inspiring young leaders standing up for Israel and the Jewish people is: we stand together with you in this crucial battle against antisemitism. The Jewish people are the eternal people and we will not let this hatred break us.
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I welcomed Honduras’s President-elect @TitoAsfura to Jerusalem and congratulated him on his election victory.
I look forward to a new chapter of stronger relations between Israel and Honduras, as we see warming relations between Israel and countries across Latin America.
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An important meeting with Senator @LindseyGrahamSC today in Jerusalem discussing recent developments in the region.
I thanked Senator Graham for his unwavering support for Israel and commitment to advancing a more integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Middle East.
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On behalf of the State of Israel, I send my deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the terrible tragedy in Crans-Montana in Switzerland. We are praying for all those injured and the emergency services operating at the scene.
I extend a message of strong support to President @ParmelinG of the Swiss Confederation, the Swiss government, the people of Switzerland, and all those nations affected by this horrific disaster.
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Earlier today, I received a call from the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese @AlboMP.
I expressed my profound shock and dismay over the catastrophic terror attack against the Australian Jewish community in Sydney last week. I conveyed my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and my prayers for a speedy recovery for all those injured. I also underscored the importance of taking all legal measures to combat the unprecedented rise in antisemitism, extremism, and jihadist terror.
Prime Minister Albanese advised me that the Governor-General of Australia will issue an invitation for me to visit Australia, and I accepted the invitation. The President of the Zionist Federation of Australia also invited me to pay a visit of condolences and solidarity with the Jewish community, and I intend to do so in the near future.
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I extended my warmest wishes to @Pontifex Pope Leo XIV and Christian communities around the world for the upcoming Christmas holiday.
During our call today, we discussed the alarming rise in global antisemitism, including the devastating terror attack against the Jewish community in Sydney, and the urgent need to combat all forms of this hatred.
I conveyed to Pope Leo XIV the great importance of our relationship with the Holy See and Christians around the world. I also expressed my tremendous pride in Israel’s Christian communities, whose leaders will gather for an annual festive meeting at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem in the coming weeks.
We both expressed hope for peace and a brighter future for the world following the New Year.
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It was a pleasure to meet with @DrSJaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India.
We discussed opportunities to deepen strategic Israel-India ties and the importance of broadening regional cooperation, including through the great vision of the IMEC.
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Chaim Herzog was not only the President of Israel.
He was Ireland’s son.
Born in Belfast, raised in Dublin, educated at Alexandra College and Wesley College, fluent in Irish and Hebrew, a standout in rugby and cricket, and Ireland’s junior bantamweight boxing champion. A child of Irish pride and moral courage.
At the age of twenty-two, when Europe was sinking into darkness, Herzog chose action. He joined the British Army to fight the Nazis.
He landed in Normandy, fought through Belgium and the Netherlands, crossed the Rhine, and entered Bergen Belsen, where he encountered starvation, mass death, and the ruins of humanity left behind by fascist cruelty.
Weeks later, he helped identify the body of Heinrich Himmler and interrogated senior SS officials.
This Irishman confronted evil and helped to defeat it.
And now @RayMcAdam and the Dublin City Council advance a move to erase his name from Herzog Park.
Before it is an insult to Israel,
Before it is a wound to the Jewish people, it is a betrayal of Ireland and of every Irishman and woman who ever stood against tyranny.
A moral collapse.
Fifty years ago, on the 10th of November 1975, the boy from Dublin stood at the United Nations and exposed a great lie. He ended with these words:
“For us, the Jewish people, this resolution is based on hatred, falsehood, and arrogance. Hitler would have felt at home listening to the proceedings in this forum.”
And today, once again, the same winds of hatred and falsehood rise. Hitler and Mohammed Sinwar cheer your choice from hell’s deepest abyss, @RayMcAdam, while Chaim Herzog looks upon you from above with sorrow, for a city that has lost its way.
