Herzog Calls Iran 'Empire of Evil' in Fox News Interview

President Isaac Herzog stated in an interview with American network Fox News that clear evidence points to a terrorist attack during a Flydubai flight incident to Israel, an event he described as potentially world-altering. Prime Minister Netanyahu has announced that the National Security Advisor and his team will thoroughly investigate the incident, in cooperation with neighboring countries and the United Arab Emirates, to draw lessons and enhance aviation cooperation. Regarding Iran, President Herzog echoed former President Trump's sentiments, labeling Tehran an "empire of evil" that threatens the free world and aims to reach the United States. He emphasized that due to the regime's jihadist ideology, Iran must not acquire nuclear capabilities, and that significant efforts are underway to contain its network of proxies. Herzog also addressed the Houthi threat in Yemen, which is blocking the Bab al-Mandab strait, posing the question of whether the world will succumb to terror or fight it. The interview occurred as Israel marked three years since the October 7th massacre according to the Hebrew calendar, at the start of a week of ceremonies and remembrance. Herzog recalled his July 2023 speech to Congress, where he warned against terrorism, stressing that the war was imposed upon Israel by brutal terrorists. He asserted that Israel's actions are defending not only itself but also the West and the entire free world.