The president of Israel highlights his ties with the Jewish world
The president of Israel, Isaac Herzog, said Monday his “deepest condolences” for the death of Pope Francis and highlighted the “strong ties” of the Pontiff with the Jewish world. The Pope had expressed several times his desire that Israel ended his offensive in Gaza in response to Hamas’s attacks, which he condemned.
“I want to send condolences to the Christian world and especially to the Christian communities of Israel, the Sacred Earth, given this loss of his great spiritual father, a man who possessed a deep faith and a compassion without limits,” said the head of Israeli state in a statement.
In this sense, he has emphasized the work of the Pope, who “has dedicated his life to the welfare of the poor and to call for peace in a problematic world.” “He considered that it was important to establish good relations with the Jewish world and improve dialogue to favor mutual understanding and respect,” he said.
“Truly, I hope that your prayers to achieve peace in the Middle East and for the prompt liberation and return of the hostages home obtain an answer as soon as possible,” he said, before urging “honoring his memory.” (EP)
