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President Herzog Warns Israel Faces Critical Turning Point Amid Rising Divisions

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First reported by Ynet · Jun 30, 2026

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog warned at the Herzliya Conference that Israel faces a critical turning point amid rising social divisions and upcoming elections. He called for a new "Israeli contract" based on law, democracy, and inclusion to prevent polarization from escalating into civil conflict.

01President Herzog warns Israel is at a critical turning point regarding its shared future.
02He calls for an "Israeli contract" to prevent election-related civil conflict.
03Herzog highlights growing social divisions and urges rewriting shared societal rules.
04He demands adherence to law without selective enforcement or ideological bias.
05Herzog stresses democracy must include all citizens and reject exclusion.
06He appeals for responsible leadership to keep elections peaceful and democratic.

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