Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke at the Israel Democracy Institute Eli Hurvitz Conference on Economy and Society, noting the recent developments on a potential normalization deal with Saudi Arabia.
"Two days ago, I met with the US National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, and heard from him what was officially announced yesterday—that there is an option for normalization with Saudi Arabia," Herzog said. "This is a move that could bring about tremendous change, a historic 'game-changer' that constitutes a victory over the empire of evil."
"I very much hope that this possibility is being seriously considered, as the empire of evil sought on October 7 to destroy the chance for normalization," he stressed.
"Our struggle, in the end, is not only a fight against Hamas. It is a wider, strategic, global, and historic battle, and we must do everything to integrate into the grand vision of normalization."
Herzog noted that Israel's business sector has "powerful, worldwide connections and bridges." He warned, "These connections and bridges are currently threatened by our enemies, who are trying to isolate us in order to harm us." READ MORE
