As his presidency enters its final stretch, Isaac Herzog lays out his three priorities for Israel
PRESIDENTIAL AFFAIRS: From the Abraham Accords to Israeli social divides, Herzog says diplomacy and unity will define the remainder of his presidency.
As his presidency draws to a close, Israel's President Isaac Herzog has outlined his three main priorities for the remaining months of his term. These include diplomacy, strengthening Jewish peoplehood, and healing divisions within Israeli society.
The president aims to visit more communities that have faced increasing antisemitism since the October 7 attacks. These visits are central to two of his initiatives: Voice of the People, a global council of Jews from Israel, North America, and the Diaspora, and Time to Talk, which seeks to foster dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect among Israelis.
Herzog emphasizes the importance of these principles as Israel approaches the upcoming Knesset elections in October, where the principles of negotiation and mutual respect will be tested. He has visited over 35 countries since taking office in July 2021, often on state visits or for significant events, all of which include a strong diplomatic element.
In the realm of Jewish peoplehood, Herzog stresses the need to assure Jewish communities abroad that he cares about their experiences. He meets with Jewish community leaders in Israel and their home countries, hosts delegation visits, and listens to participants without limiting himself to the perspectives of just the organization's leaders.
The president's strong rapport with Diaspora Jews stems from his own Jewish background, having spent his youth in New York and New York University and later serving as the chair of the Jewish Agency.
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