British News Agency

Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke at the Cultural Heritage Awards ceremony held in honor of Israel's second president, Yitzhak Navon.

Herzog said, "Even in difficult times, do not give up on yourselves or your creativity. That was our message yesterday to all artists in Israel at the Yitzhak Navon Cultural Heritage Awards ceremony."

Stating that the award aims to highlight the diversity of voices and the richness of Israeli culture, Herzog added, "This award is, above all, an expression of gratitude. I thank the award-winning artists for their valuable work and for the works they will create in the future, and I congratulate all the winners."