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President Herzog Honors Terror Victims, Calls Families 'Heroes'

4/18/2026

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On April 17, 2026, President Isaac Herzog hosted a ceremony at the President's Residence to honor victims of terrorism in Israel, following a similar ceremony for fallen soldiers.
Abie Moses, a prominent terror-victims advocate, shared his story and urged equal recognition and rights for families.
Herzog expressed admiration for the families, calling them "reluctant heroes."
The intimate setting allowed families to share grief and memories.

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Story summary

On April 17, 2026, President Isaac Herzog hosted a ceremony at the President's Residence to honor victims of terrorism in Israel, following a similar ceremony for fallen soldiers.
Abie Moses, a prominent terror-victims advocate, shared his story and urged equal recognition and rights for families.
Herzog expressed admiration for the families, calling them "reluctant heroes."
The intimate setting allowed families to share grief and memories.