Herzog’s tribute: ‘She lived history, she made history, she leaves a magnificent legacy’
Israel's president and prime minister lead tributes from the Jewish state to Britain's Queen Elizabeth, who has died aged 96
Israel’s president Isaac Herzog has hailed Queen Elizabeth II as a ‘historic figure’ as figures across the Jewish state paid tribute to her.
The country’s prime minister Yair Lapid said that she left behind “an unparalleled legacy of leadership and service.”
Tel Aviv’s town hall was illuminated in the colours of the British union flag on Thursday evening in tribute to the monarch.
Herzog described her passing as “the end of an era” and said he grieved her loss.
HM Queen Elizabeth II was known far and wide simply as The Queen. Her passing is the end of an era. Together with the Israeli people, I grieve her loss and extend my deepest sympathies to the British people and all nations of the Commonwealth, who have lost their matriarch. pic.twitter.com/SvTlMyTSyC
— יצחק הרצוג Isaac Herzog (@Isaac_Herzog) September 8, 2022
He said on Thursday evening: “Queen Elizabeth was a historic figure: she lived history, she made history, and with her passing she leaves a magnificent, inspirational legacy.
“Throughout her long and momentous reign, the world changed dramatically, while the Queen remained an icon of stable, responsible leadership, and a beacon of morality, humanity and patriotism.
On behalf of the Government and people of Israel, I send my condolences to the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
She leaves behind an unparalleled legacy of leadership and service.
May her memory be for a blessing. pic.twitter.com/ZWm26wiVKx
— יאיר לפיד – Yair Lapid (@yairlapid) September 8, 2022
“In her life and in her service to her people, the Queen embodied a spirit of integrity, duty and ancient tradition.
“My late mother and father had several audiences with the Queen over the years. Her fond welcome and warm hospitality left a profound impression down the generations.”
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