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‘Elections are not a civil war’: Herzog warns of ‘dangerous violence’ on outset of campaign

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog issued a public warning regarding dangerous violence as the nation's election campaign gets underway. In a brief address, Herzog urged public civility and a firm commitment to election integrity.

Marking the occasion of the Tisha b'Av fast, the president drew on historical parallels to stress that past eras of Jewish sovereignty were ultimately destroyed by internal infighting. Emphasizing that elections are democratic processes rather than civil conflicts, he called for restraint and unity among the populace as political campaigns begin.

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