President Herzog claimed Israel did not seek the war, stating it was waged by terrorists.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog issued statements asserting Israel's defensive posture and denying responsibility for the war, characterizing adversaries as terrorists.
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- 5 Oct 2026 · 15:35 UTC
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