President Isaac Herzog called on the Israeli public to hold Israel’s upcoming elections in a responsible and respectful manner in a speech on Tuesday.
Herzog stressed that, in a recent meeting with Shin Bet head David Zini and Central Elections Committee chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg, he was informed about “various threats to the integrity of the elections, both internal and external.”
“I call on all of the law enforcement authorities to stand firmly and effectively against these threats,” said Herzog. “In the age of social media, the dangers are great. All of us must be thoughtful, careful, and responsible in the content we consume, and all the more so in the content we broadcast.”
The presidents called on Israeli citizens to pay attention to the election and make informed decisions when voting.
Herzog then acknowledged the sharp divisions within Israeli society and urged citizens not to allow these divisions to endanger the democratic process.
“In recent days,” he explained, “we have once again seen dangerous violence rearing its head across the country.
I turn to elected representatives, activists, and all candidates from all parties, and demand that you do not cross red lines! Do not turn rivals into enemies!”