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Posted By admin on March 13, 2024

During a visit to the Rosh Pina Jewish School in Amsterdam on Monday, President Isaac Herzog, accompanied by the leaders of the Dutch Jewish community, commented on the mass anti-Israel, pro-Gaza demonstration that took place during the inauguration ceremony outside the ancient Portuguese Synagogue where it was held.

He said the demonstration was very aggressive, but it did not frighten anyone attending the ceremony inside.However, he felt that his Dutch hosts were angry and embarrassed by such violent and disrespectful behavior, especially during the inauguration of a National Holocaust Museum.

In an open conversation with the students, Herzog was asked whether he had a message for them.

He replied that he had more than one. The people of Israel live. Dont forget that. We are a nation that has experienced hell and the most shocking atrocities. Yet we rebuilt ourselves and the beautiful State of Israel, which we defend. We have to keep on building, and we must safeguard Israels open, multicultural democracy and the Jewish tradition.

Herzog also met with presumptive Dutch prime minister Geert Wilders, who promised that the Netherlands would fight terrorism in all its forms.

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'The people of Israel live': President Herzog comments on protest outside Dutch Holocaust museum - The Jerusalem Post

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