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Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the Vatican to discuss issues including the safety of Christians in the Middle East, hostages, and political matters amid ongoing Gaza conflict, with the Vatican advocating for peace and humanitarian aid.
IDF soldiers returning from fighting in Gaza presented President Isaac Herzog with a poster found in Shejaia depicting the Eiffel Tower with a minaret, expressing Hamas' intentions to take over France. Herzog emphasized the need for compassion and understanding for returning soldiers' mental health, urging them to share their traumas and concerns. He also thanked the reservists and their families for their heroism and defense of the homeland.
Swiss prosecutors have confirmed that Israeli President Isaac Herzog was the subject of criminal complaints during his visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, related to accusations of war crimes in Gaza. The complaints will be examined according to the usual procedure, and the question of immunity for the individual concerned will be addressed. Herzog had been in Davos to present Israel's position on the situation in Gaza and called on the international community to reject genocide allegations against Israel.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will bring representatives of hostages' families to the World Economic Forum in Davos to raise awareness and political pressure for the swift and safe return of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. He will also highlight Israel's humanitarian efforts and the security threat posed by Hamas. Additionally, French President Macron has sent medicines to Qatar for the Israeli hostages, and tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv for a vigil marking 100 days since the hostages were abducted.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog stated that the forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza is "absolutely not" the position of the Israeli government, despite controversial remarks from some Cabinet members. He emphasized that Israel is a democracy where ministers are free to express their views, even if they don't represent the official government position. Herzog also avoided commenting on whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the right leader for the moment and did not directly address whether Netanyahu should publicly state that displacement is not the government's position.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has strongly criticized Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie for her comments on the Israel-Hamas War, stating that she has never been to Gaza and does not offer Israelis the ability to defend themselves. Jolie had expressed her anti-Israel stance on social media, calling the airstrikes in Gaza an act of terror and highlighting the suffering of Palestinian civilians. Herzog defended Israel's actions, stating that Gaza is controlled by terrorists and that the civilians are not to blame. Jolie's father, Jon Voight, also expressed disappointment in his daughter's remarks, emphasizing the importance of protecting the Holy Land.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed a joint session of Congress, emphasizing the close relationship between Israel and the U.S. He responded to recent criticism from progressive lawmakers, warning against crossing the line into negation of Israel's right to exist and highlighting the dangers of antisemitism. Herzog also discussed democratic norms in Israel, expressed concerns about Iran's nuclear capabilities, and called for unity between Israelis and Palestinians. The speech received bipartisan applause, with both sides praising the alliance between the two countries.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has canceled his scheduled address at the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly in Tel Aviv due to planned protests over the government's paused judicial reform program. The organizers of the conference thanked Netanyahu for his message of friendship and acknowledged the important role North American Jewry has played in building and developing the State of Israel. President Isaac Herzog will speak instead. The JFNA decided not to boycott the prime minister as demanded by obscure and unnamed groups. Herzog expressed optimism regarding the negotiations taking place under his auspices over the reform initiative, saying they are being held amid a "positive atmosphere."
Protests continue in Israel for the 11th week as the government pushes ahead with plans to overhaul the judicial system, which would give the government full control over the committee that appoints judges and strip the Supreme Court of crucial powers. President Isaac Herzog released a set of compromise proposals, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immediately rejected them. Thousands of people took part in the protests, which organisers said showed their "escalating resistance to dictatorship". Herzog warned of a real possibility of bloodshed and "civil war".
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis are expected to protest on Thursday against the coalition headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial legislation that will radically overhaul Israel’s judiciary and restrict the powers of the High Court of Justice. The overhaul plans have drawn intense public criticism and fierce opposition from across Israel, sparking mass protests and dire warnings from economists, legal professionals, academics, and security officials. President Isaac Herzog proposed a compromise on the contentious package of legislation, which was quickly rejected by Netanyahu and members of his right-wing, far-right, and ultra-Orthodox coalition.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a compromise proposal by Isaac Herzog on constitutional and judicial reforms that would have replaced the government's controversial judicial overhaul plan. Herzog's proposal included reforms that would have limited the ability of the Supreme Court to strike down certain laws and cancel administrative decisions by the government. It also proposed drafting a bill of rights for the first time since Israel was founded. Opposition leader Yair Lapid welcomed Herzog's proposal, while former Defense Minister Benny Gantz said his Blue and White party fully endorses the proposal.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has proposed a "People's Framework" to replace the government's plans for judicial reform, calling it a "golden middle path" that offers the best chance for a broad national agreement on reform. The proposal includes changes to the Judicial Appointments Committee, Basic Laws, and the High Court. Herzog warned against a power struggle over the judiciary and urged both sides to seize the opportunity for "a formative constitutional moment." Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs downplayed the proposal, calling it a "unilateral proposal by the president."