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New president Herzog takes office, warns of dangers of polarisation

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Published: 9 July 2021

Last updated: 4 March 2024

On Rivlin’s last day, Shin Bet publishes a photo of the outgoing president heavily disguised in public

Herzog takes office as Israel’s 11th president, warns of dangers of polarisation (Times of Israel)
New president sworn in on same Bible as father 38 years ago; Rivlin: ‘Long live the eleventh president of the State of Israel. Long live the State of Israel’

Why new President Herzog could be key to Israel's political stability (Haaretz)
PM Bennett's sparse diplomatic experience could open up a broader role for Herzog, who will look to mend Israel's relationship with the Diaspora

Disguised President Rivlin strolled among public (Times of Israel)
Shin Bet security service publishes photo of head of state wearing false beard and a wig as he walked with the citizenry

Abbas calls outgoing Israeli President Rivlin, expresses hope for peace (Haaretz)
Last week, Rivlin addressed Abbas at a UN event, calling on the Palestinians to put the past behind them in order to forge a peaceful future

Photo: Left, Isaac Herzog is sworn in, July 7 (AP/Sebastian Scheiner); right, undated photo of Reuven Rivlin wearing a disguise (Shin Bet)

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