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.
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.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump focused on freeing hostages held in Gaza, as Israel continued to pound the Palestinian territory amid efforts to reach a ceasefire.
When they met on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu basked in the glow of their triumph over Iran. But the show of unity masked a divergence over their endgames in Iran, Gaza and the wider Middle East.
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