Jerusalem, 11 November, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israeli President Isaac Herzog met Wednesday with an American Jewish Congress delegation of mayors and municipal leaders representing 18 countries, led by AJCongress President Daniel Rosen and Chairman Jack Rosen.

Addressing the civic leaders, Herzog highlighted the importance of international municipal exchange amid global technological shifts and complex regional challenges.

“Your visit means a lot to us. You are seeing for yourselves that Israel is a vibrant, diverse democracy defending the free world while striving for peace. I hope you share this message with your communities back home,” Herzog stated.

He emphasized cross-border cooperation, noting, “There is so much we can learn from one another, especially in the fields of AI and innovation, which are transforming our economies and societies so rapidly.”