Herzog Urges Knesset Members to Avoid Repeat Elections

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President Isaac Herzog spoke at the opening of the 26th Knesset session and called on members of the house to avoid repeat elections. He said the public thirsts for routine, security and peace, and that the Knesset must make the most of its time given the many tasks before it. The president stressed the need to investigate the October 7 disaster and to find a solution to the issue of military service in the IDF.

In his speech, Herzog called for equality in the burden: "Our challenges require a shared commitment to the duty of service. There is no room for bullying and racism in Israeli society." He said now is the time to find an appropriate solution to the issue.

Herzog called for a unifying dialogue between parts of the people and for a unity government: "The people represented here by you want to see an outstretched hand here that will bring unity." He added that the public wants to see Knesset members doing everything to avoid repeat elections.