Israeli President Herzog Raises Country's Tallest Flag in Central Sharon Ceremony
Israeli President Isaac Herzog participated in a special ceremony on Tuesday evening to raise the tallest flag in Israel, located in central Sharon near the Nitzanei Oz moshav. The Israeli flag stands 61 meters high, making it the highest flagpole in the country. The event took place adjacent to the memorial for the soldiers of Brigade 5.
During the ceremony, President Herzog reflected on the significance of the flag, honoring the memory of Yehuda Katz, a fallen IDF soldier and the last fighter of the Sultan Yaakov unit whose body was returned to Israel after 44 years. Herzog emphasized the sacred and ongoing commitment to bringing all soldiers home.
He also recalled a historic moment on May 28, 1948, when a small group of fighters halted the advance of the Iraqi Brigade 5. Concluding his remarks, Herzog highlighted the enduring spirit of the Israeli people, stating, "Today, nearly 80 years later, we raise the flag high and declare to the world, to the Jewish people, and to all Israelis: The eternal nation of Israel will not be defeated."
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