(Communicated by the President's Spokesperson)
President Isaac Herzog today (Friday, 4 July 2025) sent Independence Day greetings to President Donald Trump and the American people:
"To the American people, from your proudest and most steadfast friends, the Israeli people, I send my warmest wishes and congratulations on the Fourth of July.
We stand side by side, shoulder to shoulder in the defense of freedom and liberty. We join you in celebrating your Independence Day as a symbol of these shared values.
I send special thanks to my dear friend Donald Trump. Mr. President – Israel will never forget your courage, clarity, and moral resolve in standing firm against the Iranian nuclear threat, in launching the Abraham Accords and expanding the circle of peace in the region, and your demand and action to bring home our hostages. Fifty innocent people remain in captivity in Gaza. They must all come home as soon as possible.
Happy July 4th! God bless the United States of America, and the unbreakable bond between our nations