Why Did Herzog Cancel a Flight to the US? The President's Residence Denies Fear of Trump
The president was supposed to arrive in New York next week, but a source familiar with the ceremony planning claims that the President's Residence feared the American president would embarrass him over Netanyahu's pardon request.…
Assessment
The cancellation of President Herzog's planned trip to New York has sparked a dispute over the real reason behind the decision. A source involved in planning the event claims the President's office feared potential embarrassment from the American president regarding Netanyahu's pardon request. The President's office denies this, citing travel overload instead. The conflicting explanations raise questions about diplomatic tensions and the sensitivity of the pardon issue.