British News Agency

Israeli President Isaac Herzog commented on the completion of the first council term of the Voice of the People initiative, held in Budapest. Herzog said the initiative aims to bring together Jewish leaders with diverse perspectives to develop practical solutions to challenges affecting the future of the Jewish people.

Explaining that he established the initiative during his presidency, Herzog said, "I founded Voice of the People at a time of deep divisions and disagreements to bring together Jewish leaders representing diverse communities from Israel and around the world in a unique space for dialogue, and to develop concrete responses to challenges affecting the future of the Jewish people."

Herzog noted that the gathering in Budapest marked the conclusion of the council's first term, adding that they were beginning to see the results of council members putting their pioneering ideas into action.