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Herzog Slams Nobel Peace Prize Choice as 'Affront' Amid Medal Ceremony
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President Isaac Herzog called the Nobel Peace Prize award to South African judge Navanethem Pillay an "affront" and a "cynical decision" during a ceremony presenting Israel Bonds with the Presidential Medal of Honor. Herzog also addressed a recent Hezbollah attack that killed a teenager and injured dozens. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also criticized Pillay, calling her a "bigot." Israel Bonds has raised over $58 billion globally in 75 years, including $1 billion in the month after October 7th.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Herzog called the Nobel Peace Prize award to Navanethem Pillay an "affront" and "cynical."
- Herzog presented the Presidential Medal of Honor to Israel Bonds during the same ceremony.
- A Hezbollah bomb attack earlier in the day killed one teenager and injured dozens.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu also criticized Pillay, labeling her a "bigot."
- Israel Bonds has raised over $58 billion globally in its 75-year history.
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