Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday.
Isaac Herzog © WEF/Sandra Blaser
This was an opportunity to discuss Israel's strategy in the war against Hamas and the prospects for peace once the terrorist organization is defeated.
Herzog outlined his country's military objectives and the prospects for peace with the Palestinians once the war is over. An era of prosperity is possible for the entire region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he hoped to reach a deal in a few days for the release of more Israeli hostages held by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas.
The European Union's diplomatic service on Thursday presented 10 options for political action against Israel after it found "indications" last month that Israel breached human rights obligations under a pact governing its ties with the bloc.
The United States said on Wednesday it was imposing sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the United Nations' special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, who has been very critical of U.S. ally Israel's war in Gaza.
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