Israeli President Isaac Herzog made his first visit to the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, meeting with Israeli soldiers amid continued military operations. Herzog reaffirmed Israel’s adherence to international law and emphasized efforts to secure the release of Israeli prisoners, stating that soldiers’ actions were crucial to ongoing negotiations.
During his visit, Herzog toured the Gaza Humanitarian Relief Foundation (GHF), backed by the US and Israel, and denied accusations that Israeli forces had targeted civilians waiting for aid. He blamed Hamas for sabotaging humanitarian efforts, claiming the group was obstructing aid to prevent Israel from dismantling harmful infrastructure.