Herzog calls out 'brutalization' in Israeli society, Ben-Gvir says he is 'not fit to be president'
Israeli President Herzog has criticized the rising violence and 'brutalization' within Israeli society, highlighting the increasing murder rate among Arab Israelis. He also pointed to the lawlessness in Judea and Samaria as a significant concern. In response, Ben-Gvir stated that Herzog is 'not fit to be president.'
- ▪Herzog highlighted the increasing murder rate among Arab Israelis as a sign of societal violence.
- ▪He mentioned the violence stemming from a lawless mob in Judea and Samaria.
- ▪Ben-Gvir responded by asserting that Herzog is not fit to hold the presidency.
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Herzog calls out 'brutalization' in Israeli society, Ben-Gvir says he is 'not fit to be president'Among the examples of the ongoing and spreading violence, Herzog cited the increasing murder rate among Arab Israelis, as well as the violence caused by "a lawless mob in Judea and Samaria."Follow us on GooglePRESIDENT HERZOG presents the Jerusalem Unity Prize 2026 at the President’s Residence.(photo credit: HAIM ZACH/GPO)
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