Isaac Herzog
“This is not a trip but a complete move,” said the former Arkansas governor.
The Israeli president visited the family of twin brothers Ziv and Gali Berman, who were abducted by Hamas terrorists from Kibbutz Kfar Aza on Oct. 7.
“You refused to yield to international pressure and demonstrated deep friendship and vital support for Israel,” said the Israeli president.
He also prayed for the success and safety of the Israel Defense Forces and the recovery of the wounded.
The soldier’s two children are both on the autism spectrum, and the president heard about the challenges the family faces due to the father’s extended reserve duty.
“We’re two ancient peoples. Our free civilizations started in Athens and Jerusalem,” said the Israeli premier.
Merrill Eisenhower will join Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Polish President Andrzej Duda alongside 80 Holocaust survivors, some of whom were liberated by U.S. and Allied forces led by his great grandfather.
Shem Tov was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists at the Nova festival during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack and spent 505 days in captivity.
The president called the return of the remaining captives in Gaza a top national priority.
“This is incredible news for the country, making waves worldwide,” the Israeli president said.
The Caucasus nation’s state oil company will explore for natural gas off the Israeli coast.
Ori Danino saved many lives at the Supernova music festival before being murdered in Gazan bondage.
