Why is the president silent when Trump humiliates Israel?
An opinion column on ynet attacks President Herzog's silence following Trump's statement of support for Netanyahu, accusing him of fear and inability to stand up for Israel's sovereignty.
An opinion column by Einav Schiff on ynet attacks the silence of President Isaac Herzog following the statement of support from US President Donald Trump for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The writer claims that Trump's statement, which called Netanyahu 'the kind of partner the United States demands' and stated that any other choice would be a 'mistake', constitutes an unprecedented and overt interference in Israeli elections, with a 'mafia-like aroma'. The writer compares this to previous right-wing campaigns against external interference, noting that the hypocrisy of Netanyahu and his supporters is not surprising. In contrast, he sharply criticizes Herzog, who he says should have immediately released a statement that only Israeli citizens will decide the elections. The writer claims that Herzog, who has already been humiliated by Trump in the past, is incapable of standing up for Israel's honor. The column uses charged and critical language towards Herzog, Netanyahu, and Trump.