WATCH: Herzog condemns 'vigilantes,' West Bank violence in visit to IDF base after violent riots
Herzog also addressed the flydubai attempted hijacking incident, thanking the passengers on board as heroes and Israels friends and partners in the region.
President Isaac Herzog decried the recent violence in the West Bank during a visit to an IDF base on Wednesday. He emphasized that Israel is a nation governed by the rule of law and reaffirmed the country's commitment to uphold this principle. Condemning vigilantes who seek to undermine this, Herzog pledged to arrest and prosecute such individuals.
After meeting with Division Commander Brig-Gen Kobi Heller and receiving an update on the security situation, Herzog addressed the media. This came a day after around 100 Jewish extremists brutally attacked IDF soldiers and Border Police near the Palestinian village of Jalud in the West Bank. The extremists ultimately succeeded in preventing a Palestinian family from returning to their home, forcing their way into a building and cornering both Palestinians and their IDF protectors.
IDF acknowledged for the first time that their efforts to return the Palestinians had thus far failed. Herzog's condemnation was echoed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the US State Department. Additionally, Herzog praised the passengers of a flydubai flight that thwarted a hijacking attempt, hailing them as heroes. He also expressed gratitude to Israel's partners and friends.
The United Arab Emirates, among others, is collaborating with Israel and other regional nations to combat terrorism and maintain regional stability.
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