Photo Gallery 'We're Offering Hope'
In an interview, Israeli prime minister candidate Isaac Herzog says the country's people are "fed up" with Benjamin Netanyahu's "politics of fear." If elected, he says he wants to "reignite" the peace process and is prepared to negotiate with the Palestinians.
Israeli Labor Party leader Isaac Herzog at an election campaign meeting on Jan. 25. Speaking of incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Herzog told SPIEGEL in an interview, "I am going to do everything I can to make (Benjamin) Netanyahu lose."
Foto: JACK GUEZ/ AFP
In his effort to win the election, Herzog (left) has joined forces with former Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni. "The block I've done with Tzipi Livni is a revolutionary step, which gave hope to many people, hope that change is possible" Herzog says.
Foto: Abir Sultan/ picture alliance / dpa
Speaking of last year's Gaza War, Herzog said, "We are all wary of another round of conflict. Therefore, Gaza must be demilitarized, and there has to be reconstruction."
Foto: Mohammed Saber / dpa
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