Israel President Isaac Herzog: On The Recognition Of Palestine
May 23, 2024
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog discusses the recognition of Palestine by Ireland, Norway, and Spain, calling it futile. He also comments on the recent death of Iranian President and the UN's response. President Herzog emphasizes his care for the Palestinian people and addresses concerns about journalists' rights in Israel.
Recognition of Palestine by Ireland, Norway, and Spain criticized as futile by President Herzog, emphasizing the need for negotiations for lasting peace.
President Herzog defends Israel's legal system against ICC war crime charges, highlighting efforts to provide humanitarian aid during conflicts.
Deep dives
Recognition of Palestinian State
Ireland, Norway, and Spain announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state, sparking debate over the impact of such recognition. President Herzog criticized these actions as futile, arguing that genuine progress requires negotiations between both sides for lasting peace and stability. He highlighted the complexities in Gaza and the West Bank, emphasizing the need to address key challenges like removing Hamas and ensuring security before considering statehood.
ICC Prosecution and Israel's Response
The International Criminal Court's pursuit of Prime Minister Netanyahu raised concerns in Israel, with President Herzog criticizing the arrest warrant as lacking proper dialogue and violating international legal principles. He defended Israel's legal system's capability to investigate and prosecute, rejecting the ICC's charges of war crimes and highlighting Israel's efforts to alert civilians and provide humanitarian aid during conflicts.
Media Coverage and Humanitarian Concerns
Questions arose regarding Israel's media access and humanitarian efforts during conflicts, with critics challenging restrictions on independent journalism and portraying Israel's actions as curtailing press freedom. President Herzog acknowledged suffering in Gaza caused by Hamas but emphasized Israel's adherence to international law and humanitarian practices, rejecting allegations of Israeli-led famines and controversies surrounding media access in conflict zones.
Piers Morgan speaks to Israeli President Isaac Herzog as the shadow of war continues to darken the Middle East. President Herzog reacts to the news that Ireland, Norway and Spain will officially recognise the state of Palestine by the end of this month, calling it a "futile step" that "won’t help" Palestinians.
He also comments on the recent death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, claiming they are not celebrating in Israel - but makes the point that the UN mourning his death illustrates the ‘rotting of the institution’. Before saying goodbye, President Herzog claims he cares about the Palestinian people, and even says he’ll take Piers’ complaint on the rights of journalists in Israel to the relevant authorities.