Herzog's message to party leaders: "Get down from the trees you climbed"

President Herzog addressed party leaders ahead of consultations at the President's Residence, calling on them to 'get down from the trees you climbed' and face election results as reality, while seeking creative solutions to prevent further elections.

President Isaac Herzog issued a statement ahead of his consultations with party leaders at the President's Residence, during which they will recommend a candidate to form the government. In a speech delivered at the Weizmann Institute, Herzog called on leaders to 'get down from the trees you climbed' and face election results as a given fact. He emphasized the need for creative solutions to prevent additional elections, while drawing attention to the legacy of Chaim Weizmann, Israel's first president, and the importance of integrating science and statesmanship. Herzog also mentioned the Iranian missile strike on the Weizmann Institute and the rehabilitation efforts.