Political president: Herzog couldn't hold back – and already referred to Smotrich's plan

President Isaac Herzog spoke at the swearing-in ceremony of senior judges and registrars, addressing the election campaign, calls for regulating the authorities, and the Basic Law: Legislation. His remarks included a warning against political violence and a call for unity, while emphasizing the role of judges as a neutral factor in public disputes.

President Isaac Herzog spoke today (Tuesday) at the swearing-in ceremony of 79 senior judges and registrars at the President's Residence. At the center of his speech was the daily work of judges and its dramatic significance for the lives of citizens, emphasizing that public trust is built through ongoing work, not headlines. Herzog reminded the judges of their commitment to the oath of office under Basic Law: The Judiciary, and clarified that in their courtroom, all are equal. Towards the end, the president addressed the stormy election campaign and calls for regulating the authorities, and called for enshrining after the elections the Basic Law: Legislation, which would regulate the boundaries between the authorities. He warned that elections are not a civil war, not even with offensive AI videos, and reminded the judges that they are not a party to public disputes. The article is framed by a headline accusing Herzog of politicizing his role, while the speech itself remained restrained and substantive.