In his address to Jewish community representatives, Herzog said that there are times during periods of crisis when leaders have the rare opportunity to reach out and come to an agreement.
The report caused a new wave of dismissals and condemnations from within both the coalition and the opposition.
Herzog emphasized that the Jewish people have deep roots in Slovakia – a place where Jewish culture and religion flourished.
A statement from the President's Residence on Monday evening said that "in the last few weeks, the president has made a special effort to prevent a judicial crisis preserve democracy.
Herzog, who attends school year openings of state and haredi schools, makes a point of going to a different geographic area each time
Herzog expressed concern and a need for restraint, a time for self responsibility, and the future of Israeli security.
Goldin called it “a day full of hope, the greatest since my Hadar fell in battle defending the state, thanks to the leadership of President Herzog.”
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