Isaac Herzog

Kisch issued a statement later on Monday, noting that the students' field trip, including the route, was approved despite concerns over unexploded ordnance.

Ohana, himself a lawyer, said one of the “chronic failings” of Israel’s justice system is “the dragging out of proceedings,” and called on Herzog to make the “just decision” to pardon Netanyahu.

"I look forward, once you have regained strength, to welcoming you to Jerusalem and expressing the appreciation and the love of our grateful nation,” Herzog wrote, wishing Machchhar a full recovery.

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The award will be presented to Tali Manes, Zvika Manes, Yaniv Hayoun, Dr. Shota Musayev, Asaf Rajuan, and Or Pardilov for their actions in stopping the would-be hijacker from crashing the plane.

“We are here to tell their stories, and to remember, and reflect, and reminisce, and say to the world: we will dance again, we will live again," Herzog said.

It was an evening of remembrance, grief and reflection, but also of community – a recognition that for Hapoel Tel Aviv, the events of October 7 are not something separate from the club’s story.

Herzog also addressed reports that Israeli security officials were unaware that the co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 was barred from Oman Air amid concerns over his radicalization.

Veteran actor, singer, and stage star Illy Gorlizki, a defining figure in Israeli culture for more than seven decades, has died at 91.