Isaac Herzog
“In the pages of human history, this is a moment when the principles of liberty, responsibility, and security have triumphed,” said the Israeli president.
“We stood together and looked at the destruction and devastation caused by an Iranian missile fired indiscriminately,” said Herzog.
“I send strength and support to the medical teams, to the patients, and to the residents of Beersheva and all cities attacked across Israel this morning.”
Four young women were killed in Tamra by an Iranian missile strike over the weekend.
“Iran will try havoc, death, destruction. We will continue promoting life, liberties, civil liberties, and, of course, democracy,” the Israeli president said.
The Israeli prime minister vows a harsh response after civilians killed, urging Israelis to heed Home Front Command instructions.
The Islamic Republic’s leadership has repeatedly and openly declared its intent to annihilate the Jewish state, the head of state noted.
The national day of fasting and prayer, requested by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, would be announced “in the coming days,” said Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef.
President Isaac Herzog: “I wish for all of us to continue doing everything possible to bring everyone home—all of them, down to the last one.”
“This is not a political issue. It’s not about right or left. First and foremost, it is our duty—as a people and as a state—to bring all our people back,” said Wenkert, who survived 505 days in Hamas captivity.
“Iran, the head of the snake of terror and destruction in the Middle East, must never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon,” said the Israeli president.
Israel’s president reminded the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance that its antisemitism definition includes rejecting Jewish sovereignty.
