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Isaac Herzog

Isaac Herzog is the president of Israel.

As my father, Chaim Herzog, famously declared 50 years ago, Zionism is not racism. It is the national liberation movement of the Jewish people.
Israel learned not to ignore the signs of approaching war and bask in the euphoria of the achievements of the past, however great they may be. But the signs of peace should not be ignored either.
It seems that nothing is more vital at this time than highlighting what unites us as a nation.
It’s part and parcel of being a civilized society.
To the dear students who read these lines, I want to tell you a secret: A school year is not a sprint, but a marathon.
From the day that Jerusalem was unified, all parts of it have been growing and developing.
Let us pause, take a deep breath and remember that flagrant and hurtful language doesn’t get us anywhere.