Herzog: "I will do everything to prevent repeat elections"
President Isaac Herzog stated in an interview at the "People of the State" conference of ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth that he will do everything in his power to prevent repeat elections. Herzog addressed the violence in Judea and Samaria, calling it a "moral stain," and accused the rioters of receiving legitimacy through silence. He called for the use of administrative detention in necessary cases and said the state is "a bit too big for the police," requiring a stronger police force.
President Isaac Herzog was interviewed at the "People of the State" conference of ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth and addressed a range of pressing issues. Herzog declared that he will do everything in his power to prevent repeat elections, emphasizing the need for a stable government given the immense national challenges. He expressed confidence that all sides will accept the election results and called on citizens to vote, stressing that elections are not a civil war. Regarding the violence in Judea and Samaria, Herzog called it a "moral stain" and a "huge stain on the face of the state," arguing that the rioters receive legitimacy through silence. He called for examining the reinstatement of administrative detention in necessary cases and said the state is "a bit too big for the police," requiring a stronger and larger police force. Herzog also addressed Israel's diplomatic isolation in the world and called for tackling the phenomenon through solutions, not just describing the problem. He reiterated his call to end Prime Minister Netanyahu's trial through a plea deal and left the door open for mediation at the President's Residence.