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President Isaac Herzog attends the funeral of former Foreign Minister David Levy in Beit She’an, June 3, 2024
(JNS) — Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday eulogized former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who died the previous day at the age of 100.
“In recent years I had the pleasure of calling him and thanking him for his historic efforts to bring together two great leaders, [Menachem] Begin and [Anwar] Sadat, and forging a peace between Israel and Egypt that remains an anchor of stability throughout the Middle East and North Africa many decades later,” wrote Herzog on social media.
“His legacy will be defined by his deep commitment to forging peace between nations. On behalf of the Israeli people, I send my condolences to his family, his loved ones, and to the American people,” he added.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, while he recovers from prostate surgery, released a statement on Monday saying, “We will always remember President Carter’s pivotal role in facilitating the first Arab-Israeli peace treaty, signed by Prime Minister Menachem Begin of Israel and President Anwar Sadat of Egypt. This treaty has endured for nearly half a century, offering hope to future generations.”
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi acknowledged Carter’s pivotal role in brokering the 1978 Camp David Accords, in comments shared on social media late Sunday night.
“In this sorrowful moment, I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, as well as to the president and people of the United States of America. President Carter was a symbol of humanitarian and diplomatic efforts, and his unwavering belief in peace and justice inspired many individuals and organizations worldwide to follow his example,” al-Sisi wrote in Arabic.
He continued, “His key role in securing the peace agreement between Egypt and Israel will remain forever etched in history. His humanitarian work represents a shining example of love, peace and brotherhood, ensuring that his memory endures as one of the world’s most generous leaders for humanity.”
Al-Sisi concluded with, “May God have mercy on former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.”
